by John Davis | Dec 15, 2005
Most of the discussion on marine protected areas focuses on their biological and material worth: how MPAs can be used to restore habitats and maintain biodiversity, make fisheries more sustainable, attract tourism, and so forth. For many people worldwide, however,...
by John Davis | Dec 15, 2005
Allen Putney has more than three decades of international experience in the planning, management, and financing of protected areas. He leads the Task Force on Cultural and Spiritual Values for the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). He also co-edited, with...
by John Davis | Dec 15, 2005
Editor’s note: Alan White is president of Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation, a Philippine NGO, and Anna Meneses is coordinator of the organization’s Marine Protected Area Project, described in the following essay. The project is supported by...
by John Davis | Dec 15, 2005
Prior to the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004, Surin Marine National Park had a reputation for offering some of the best shallow-water reef diving in Thailand. Located northwest of Phuket, the 135-km2 park attracted 30,000 visitors each year. Park management had...
by John Davis | Dec 15, 2005
Distinction between “socio-economics” and human dimensions Dear MPA News: As managers and scientists increasingly realize that resource management is driven by social values, the roles of social science and its practitioners become more established –...
