Marine Protected Areas - providing a future for fish and people (WWF) MarineBio Marine Life Directory

Marine Protected Areas - providing a future for fish and people (WWF)

URL:

http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/all_public...

They also provide services to local communities who depend on the sea and its resources, increasing food security and reducing poverty. MPAs can also benefit local people by opening new opportunities to gain income. Countries with coral reefs attract millions of SCUBA divers every year, yielding significant economic benefits to the host country. Globally, almost USD 10 billion are spent on coral reef tourism annually.

By establishing MPAs, we can restore the balance in the use of our oceans, safeguarding valuable fish stocks and important habitats while providing long-term solutions for local communities.

Visit | Review | Rate (0) | 2009/08/24 | 85 visits

Reviews

There are currently no reviews
Be the first?