Papuan Bird's Head Seascape: Emerging threats and challenges in the global center of marine biodiversity

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN

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Review

Mangubhai, Sangeeta¹  Erdmann, Mark V.^2,10  Wilson, Joanne R.¹  Huffard, Christine L.²  Ballamu, Ferdiel³  Hidayat, Nur Ismu⁴  Hitipeuw, Creusa⁵  Lazuardi, Muhammad E.²  Muhajir¹  Pada, Defy⁶  Purba, Gandi⁷  Rotinsulu, Christovel⁸  Rumetna, Lukas¹  Sumolang, Kartika⁹  Wen, Wen¹ 

[1] Nature Conservancy, Indonesia Marine Program, Sanur 80228, Bali, Indonesia

[2] Conservat Int, Renon 80235, Bali, Indonesia

[3] Yayasan Penyu Papua, Sarong W Papua 98412, Indonesia

[4] Conservat Int, JI Kedondong Puncak Vihara, Sorong 98414, West Papua, Indonesia

[5] World Wide Fund Nat Indonesia Program, Jakarta 12540, Indonesia

[6] Conservat Int, Jl Batu Putih, Kaimana 98654, West Papua, Indonesia

[7] Univ Papua, Manokwari 98314, West Papua, Indonesia

[8] Univ Rhode Isl, Coll Environm & Life Sci, Dept Marine Affairs, Kingston, RI 02881 USA

[9] World Wide Fund Nat Indonesia Program, Wasior, West Papua, Indonesia

[10] Calif Acad Sci, San Francisco, CA 94118 USA

关键词: Coral Triangle;    Indonesia;    Coral reefs;    Fisheries;    Sustainable development;    Marine protected areas;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.marpolbul.2012.07.024

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

The Bird's Head Seascape located in eastern Indonesia is the global epicenter of tropical shallow water marine biodiversity with over 600 species of corals and 1,638 species of coral reef fishes. The Seascape also includes critical habitats for globally threatened marine species, including sea turtles and cetaceans. Since 2001, the region has undergone rapid development in fisheries, oil and gas extraction, mining and logging. The expansion of these sectors, combined with illegal activities and poorly planned coastal development, is accelerating deterioration of coastal and marine environments. At the same time, regency governments have expanded their marine protected area networks to cover 3,594,702 ha of islands and coastal waters. Low population numbers, relatively healthy natural resources and a strong tenure system in eastern Indonesia provide an opportunity for government and local communities to collaboratively manage their resources sustainably to ensure long-term food security, while meeting their development aspirations. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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