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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...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis