A guide for planners and managers - IUCN

242 MARINE AND COASTAL
PROTECTED AREAS
FIGURE II-51.
Severe erosion of beaches results from coral mining at Mafia Island, Tanzania.
Coral reef protection: MPA management should make diligent efforts to protect coral
and coralline algae reefs which, as natural breakwaters, shelter beaches from
storm waves (Figure II-51).
Note that further important guidance for beach system management is included
in Section II-3, “Protected Areas for Small Islands”.