Publication Type: 
Fact Sheet
Language: 
English
Country: 
Australia
Region: 
Asia/Pacific, Australasia
Intended Audience: 
Boaters, Children/Students, Coastal Communities, Coastal Developers, Farmers, Fishermen, General, Government Agencies, Homeowners, Middle School, Organizers, Park and Coastal Managers, Policy Makers, SCUBA Divers, Secondary School, Snorkelers, Teachers, Tour/Dive Operators, Tourists
Keywords: 
Management, Marine Parks, Protected Areas
Organization/Author: 
Australian Marine Conservation Society
Pages: 
4
Description: 

Defines Marine Protected Area, roles of MPAs, how large MPA's should be, how MPAs are different from land reserves, and the steps that need to be taken to establish an MPA.

Ordering Links
Ordering Link: 
http://www.amcs.org.au/issues/facts/htm/fcmpa.htm
Download Url: 
http://www.amcs.org.au/amcs/index.asp?page=articledisp&articleID=1024