Effective coverage targets for ocean protection

Abstract

When nations of the world agreed to establish national networks of marine protected areas (MPAs) at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, it was a major leap for ocean conservation. The UN Convention on Biological... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Callum Roberts (University of York)
  2. Bethan O'leary (University of York)
  3. Julie Hawkins (University of York)

Topic Areas

Topics: Marine policy , Topics: Climate, ocean acidification, and the changing oceans , Topics: Advancing marine conservation through international treaties

Session

S-173 » Toward science-informed, increased marine protected area targets (13:30 - Tuesday, 26th June, Tubau 2 & 3)