MPA Guide by Callum Roberts
Under the auspices of WWF/UK, Callum
Roberts and Julie Hawkins have written the book "Fully Protected Marine Reserves: A
Guide". This book is for anyone interested in marine reserves. This
publication is available in English or Spanish in a downloadable format from http://www.panda.org/resources/publications/
water/mpreserves/mar_dwnld.htm
Callum Roberts is known for his work on reefs and protected
areas done in the Caribbean from his base at York University, UK and later at the Marine
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.MPA Workshop report on Human System Connectivity
The last afternoon of the 54th Annual Meeting of the
Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI), held in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Islands, 12-17 November 2001 saw the convening of a workshop on Human system connectivity:
a need for MPA management effectiveness. The title was inspired by the marine
science sessions that examined facets of ecosystem connectivity. This workshop was
loosely linked to presentations in the session on Capacity Building and Community
Involvement in MPA Implementation and Operation that was concerned mainly with the
socio-economic aspects of MPA's. The workshop provided an excellent opportunity for
a wider cross-section of MPA managers, researchers, users and other interested parties
that is usually found at typical technical and scientific meetings to frankly and
informally share information on the human aspects of MPA operations.
The report of this
workshop is now available. The GCFI is requesting feedback on the report, and
also information on initiatives relevant to filling the gaps identified. Please send
comments to Patrick McConney at patrickm@caribsurf.com
or visit the GCFI website at www.gcfi.org.
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Funding
Available for Coral Reef Conservation Projects
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is accepting
proposals for projects that build public-private partnerships to
reduce and prevent degradation of coral reefs and associated reef
habitats (e.g. seagrass beds, mangroves etc.). Projects may
address causes of coral reef degradation wherever they occur, from
inland areas to coastal watersheds to the reefs and surrounding marine environment.
Proposals should support partnerships
that provide solutions to specific problems to help prevent coral reef degradation through
one or more of the following activities:
Reducing impacts from pollution and sedimentation;
Reducing impacts from over-harvesting and other fishing
activities;
Reducing impacts of tourism and boating;
Restoring damaged reefs;
Increasing community awareness through education and stewardship
activities.
Priority projects will in part include those that are focused
on U.S. domestic, U.S. insular (territorial, commonwealth), freely Associated States
(Micronesia, Marshall Islands and Palau), Caribbean or Mesoamerican coral reef
ecosystems and address an unmet need that will provide direct benefits to coral reefs.
For further information please visit http://www.nfwf.org/programs/coralreef.htm
or send an e-mail to Michelle Pico at pico@nfwf.org.
The information is available in Spanish and English. Proposals are
due April 3, 2002 (no exceptions).
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