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11 th International Symposium for GIS and Computer Cartography for Coastal Zones ManagementMonitoring MPAThis module aims to provide information regarding biodiversity within MPA through a set of indicators of state,management and effectiveness (Figure 1). This module provides, as well, those indicators created to assesseffectiveness, efficiency and efficacy of the implementation of the SMPA.Additional servicesThe system provides additional services aimed at accessing other important inputs for decision-making and ensurethe privacy and security of data and information. Among the most representative are: 1) The document managerthat clearly documents decisions and provides important inputs for managing MPAs such as management plans andlegislation. 2) Connecting to a metadata catalog for proper documentation and mapping of data sets that support thesystem. 3) A user management module that aims to establish levels of information access based on user roles andprocedures that enable the automated data exchange based on REST web services. (e.g. connection between othermonitoring information system and DSS-SMPA).Implementation of the DSS-SMPAFor the implementation of the DSS-SMPA, the project will provide MPA managers and decision makers fromsub national and national level, computer equipment suitable for using the system. In addition, training courses areoffered to promote the use of the system by which users know the modules implemented. This allows feedback toimplement improvements where necessary.ConclusionThe recent development of information technology and the ease of information access have allowed offering tothe users applications based on graphs representation, geographic distribution, spatial analysis and integration ofdiverse data sources. Additionally, the tools are now more intuitive, providing greater information content and allowingaccess to multiple sources of information seamlessly to the user. These advantages allow users to take advantageof this type of application in the processes related to management and decision making. The DSS-SMPA isa clear example of how people are using these competitive advantages of the Information Technology.The DSS-SMPA is designed as a dynamic, flexible and easy to use tool. The development of the DSS has helpedto build national capacity on web-based integrated information analysis, to strengthen interaction among marineprotected area management entities and to support the implementation of the SMPA.AcknowledgmentsTo Marine and Coastal Research Institute (INVEMAR) especially to its General Director, Captain Francisco Arias-Isazaand GEF-SMPA Project Leader. To GEF-UNDP, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development(MADS), Natural National Parks Administration (PNN), all National Environmental Entities and national andinternational experts who are supporting and are supported by DSS-SMPA in Colombia. Special thanks for Dr. JoseGeralhz international expert of WWF-Netherlands for his contributions in the DSS-SMPA development.ReferencesAlonso, D., L.F. Ramírez, Q.C. Segura, T.P. Castillo, T. Walschburger, and N. Arango (2008), “Hacia la construcción de unSubsistema Nacional de Áreas Marinas Protegidas en Colombia”. Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras –INVEMAR, Unidad Administrativa Especial del Sistema de Parques nacionales Naturales – UAESPNN and The Nature Conservancy– TNC. Santa Marta, Colombia, 20p.Ambler S.W. and L. Constantine (2000), “The Unified Process Inception Phase. Best Practices in Implementing the UP. CMPBooks”, Kansas. R & D Developers Series, 298p.Holsapple, C. (2002), “Decision support systems: a knowledge-based approach”. In: Handbook on Decision Support Systems 1.International Handbooks on Information Systems, Springer: 21–54.Merrifield, M.S., W. Clintock, C. Burt, E. Fox, P. Serpa, C. Steinback, and M. Gleason (2012), “MarineMap: A web-basedplatform for collaborative marine protected area planning”, Ocean & Coastal Management.185