A guide for planners and managers - IUCN

Table of contents
Part I Creating Marine Protected Areas 11
1. The Roles of Protected Areas 13
1.1 Multiple Objective MPAs 14
1.2 The Value of Biodiversity 16
1.3 Preserving Biodiversity 18
1.4 Preserving Genetic Diversity 20
1.5 Conserving Ecosystems and Maintaining Ecological Processes 23
1.6 Sustainable Use 26
1.7 Protecting Commercially Valuable Species 27
1.8 Replenishing Depleted Stocks 29
1.9 Education and Research 31
1.10 Protection from Natural Hazards 32
1.11 Recreation and Tourism 34
1.12 Social and Economic Benefits 34
2. Site Planning and Management 37
2.1 The Site Management Plan 37
2.2 Planning Approach 38
2.3 Site Planning Procedure 40
2.4 Boundaries and Optimal Size 43