by John Davis | Oct 15, 2004
A new book aims to summarize the “state of the art” on no-take marine reserves, providing an overview of current expertise on reserve science, planning, and management. Targeting a broad audience – including non-expert scientists, students, managers,...
by John Davis | Oct 15, 2004
Funding available for coral reef conservation Projects to reduce or prevent degradation of coral reefs and associated habitats may be eligible for funding from the (US) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, or NFWF, in partnership with the (US) National Oceanic and...
by John Davis | Sep 15, 2004
For many people, the term “marine protected area” evokes the idea of a pristine ecosystem, remote from human activities. The image of a city waterfront might not come to mind. However, MPAs can perform important functions near urban centers – serving...
by John Davis | Sep 15, 2004
A new international agreement to protect the wreck of the Titanic from destructive activities has now been signed by two parties: the US, which signed it in June 2004, and the UK, which signed in 2003. Under the accord, parties will regulate activities such as...
by John Davis | Sep 15, 2004
A seven-member panel of US scientists and policy experts has released a consensus statement on the effects of no-take marine reserves, their usefulness in fisheries management in the US, and how they may be designed, monitored, and evaluated. The statement also...
