by John Davis | Nov 15, 1999
The use of consensus-based decision-making to manage MPAs has grown in popularity over the last several years. With the goal of achieving increased “buy-in” from community stakeholders, MPA planners and managers are increasingly sharing some of their...
by John Davis | Nov 15, 1999
California’s move to build a network of marine protected areas is the latest in a spate of North American efforts to design coherent MPA systems. Each of these projects is juggling the challenges of coordinating both the science and management of protected...
by John Davis | Nov 15, 1999
The state of California (USA) will redesign and streamline its fragmented system of MPAs and establish no-take reserves as an essential component of the state’s marine conservation plan, according to legislation passed by the state in October. Named the Marine...
by John Davis | Oct 15, 1999
Carol Bernthal is unique among sanctuary managers in the US National Marine Sanctuary Program. Rather than rising through the program’s ranks to become superintendent of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS), Bernthal came straight from a job...
by John Davis | Oct 15, 1999
The involvement and education of stakeholders can play a key role in the success of MPA planning processes by building support in the community and reducing the likelihood of stakeholder opposition. At the International Workshop on the Role of MPAs and Integrated...
