by John Davis | Nov 15, 2004
In many circumstances, tourism offers a powerful opportunity for sustainable funding of MPAs. But harnessing that potential can be daunting to managers unfamiliar with setting up financing schemes. And tourism itself can bring challenges related to potentially...
by John Davis | Nov 15, 2004
Editor’s note: William Alevizon, author of the following piece, is a senior marine ecologist with the marine conservation program of the Wildlife Conservation Society, a US-based NGO. A specialist in population and community ecology of reef fishes, Alevizon has...
by John Davis | Nov 15, 2004
Report available on options for creating seamount MPAs A new report provides advice on designating and managing MPAs to protect offshore seamounts and similar habitats, with a focus on the northeast Atlantic and the region’s relevant legal frameworks. Titled The...
by John Davis | Oct 15, 2004
The process of designing a network of marine reserves can involve an extraordinary amount of labor and data. This is particularly the case when planners seek an “optimal” network design – one that provides the best balance of biodiversity and...
by John Davis | Oct 15, 2004
The job of the MPA manager is a challenging one. Despite shortages of funds and personnel in many cases, the manager is expected to administer a site effectively, including managing resource threats and juggling stakeholder interests. To do the job well requires...
