Negotiating a quality MPA network in a complex multi-sectoral ocean space– the South African story

Abstract

Protection of the oceans in the African region lags behind most parts of the world in terms of meeting global targets for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). South Africa has only 0.4% of its continental waters within MPAs. Africa... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Jean Harris (WILDOCEANS)
  2. Kerry Sink (South African National Biodiversity Institute)

Topic Area

Topics: Effective marine conservation planning

Session

S-71 » Raising the Bar on Marine Protected Areas (10:00 - Thursday, 28th June, Kerangas)