Claudet, J. (Ed.) — Marine Protected Areas: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Cambridge University Press 377, b/w text figs, maps, 20 tables. . PB. As new.. Human-induced environmental disturbance – through fishery activities, coastal development, tourism and pollution – is a major challenge to the restoration and conservation of marine biodiversity. Synthesizing the latest research into marine biodiversity conservation and fisheries management, <i>Marine Protected Areas</i> provides regional and global perspectives on the role of Marine Protected Areas: A Multidisciplinary Approach (MPAs) in confronting this challenge. The approach is multidisciplinary, covering all the fields involved in designating and assessing MPAs: ecology, fisheries science, statistics, economics, sociology and genetics. This book is structured around key topics, including threats to marine ecosystems and resources, the effects and effectiveness of MPAs and the scaling-up of MPA systems. Both theoretical and empirical approaches are considered. Recognizing the diversity of MPA sciences, <i>Marine Protected Areas</i> also includes one part designed specifically as a practical guide to implementing scientific assessment studies of MPAs and monitoring programs.. [9780521141086]