Marine Protected Areas: An Overview

Upton, Harold F. ; Buck, Eugene H.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Marine resources conservation;    Marine resources;    Marine mammals;    Endangered animals;   

RP-ID  :  RL32154
RP-ID  :  RL32154_2009Feb06

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report identifies a number of issues related to establishing MPAs in the United States. It begins by defining the concept and administrative actions taken to provide spatial protection in marine areas. It then considers some of the key issues and potential benefits and costs of designating additional MPAs.