Biophysical Principles for Designing Resilient Networks of Marine Protected Areas to Integrate Fisheries, Biodiversity and Climate Change Objectives in the Coral Triangle

Authors:
Fernandes, L. et al.

Publication Date:
2012

Abstract/Summary:
Biophysical principles are presented in this report to help nearshore marine protected area networks achieve fisheries sustainability, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. These principles can be considered rules-of-thumb to help guide decision making. In the past, such principles and associated rules-of-thumb have focused on only one or two of these objectives – not all three simultaneously.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
The Nature Conservancy, Coral Triangle Support Partnership

Link:
http://www.coraltriangleinitiative.org/sites/default/files/resources/MPA%20Network%20Design_Principles_Full%20Report_FINAL_CTSP%20Jan%2023%202012.pdf