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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

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: _____________________________________________________ Jane Lubchenco Sally D. Hacker Coastal and marine ecosystems in Latin America and
The Response and Effect of Emergent Coastal Vegetation to Sedimentation and the Distribution of Coastal Vegetation Communities along Environmental Gradients

Creator:

Lemein, Todd

Abstract:

Coastal marsh vegetation is an important component in maintaining marsh stability that is threatened by changes in sedimentation, sea level rise, natural and anthropogenic disturbances, and competition from invasive species. Vegetation has been demonstrated to reduce wave energy, increase sedimentation, and decrease erosion in tidal environments under a range of...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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. Title: The Response and Effect of Emergent Coastal Vegetation to Sedimentation and the Distribution of