Scientific Design of a Resilient Network of Marine Protected Areas – Kimbe Bay

Authors:
Green, A., P. Lokani, S. Sheppard, J. Almany, S. Keu, J. Aitsi, J. Warku Karvon, R. Hamilton and G. Lipsett-Moore

Publication Date:
2007

Abstract/Summary:
The Nature Conservancy’s vision for Kimbe Bay is to “Harness traditional and community values to protect and use land and sea resources in ways that maintain the exceptional natural and cultural heritage of the bay”. This will be achieved by working with local communities, governments and other stakeholders to establish a resilient network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and develop strategies for improved management of marine resources and land use practices. This report focuses on a critical step in this process– designing a resilient network of MPAs for Kimbe Bay.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
The Nature Conservancy

Link:
http://www.reefresilience.org/pdf/Kimbe_Complete_Report.pdf