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Marine conservation in Latin America and the Caribbean : an analysis of marine protected areas (MPAs)

Creator:

Guarderas, A. Paulina

Abstract:

Coastal and marine ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean are undergoing a rapid and drastic transformation. Dense human populations are concentrated in coastal areas, leading to increased coastal development, destruction of near-shore habitats, pollution, and overexploitation of marine resources. For most Latin American and Caribbean countries, the deterioration of...

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Masters Thesis

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. Without their support this thesis would have not been possible. I would also like to acknowledge Eric
Ecosystem Functions of Pacific Northwest Estuaries: The Role of Ocean and Watershed Drivers in Eelgrass and Coho Salmon Dynamics

Creator:

Magel, Caitlin L.

Abstract:

Interest is expanding for the potential role of estuaries, particularly seagrass and salt marsh habitats, to sequester carbon, mitigate ocean acidification, and support abundant fisheries. The important functions of estuaries are part of a broader set of ecosystem services, or benefits to humans, which are regulated by ocean and watershed...

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Dissertation

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collaboration with Mark Scheuerell and Eric Buhle. Mark allowed me to sit at a small table in his office for 2