Marine Spatial planning in Brazil
Brazilian marine ecosystems face great threats while retaining outstanding biological features. The goal of this research theme is to address specific marine management challenges in Brazil and advance their conservation.
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Key collaborators: Morena Mills, Rafael Magris, Camila Domit
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- Magris R, Mills M, Fuentes MMPB, Pressey B (2013) Analysis of progress towards a comprehensive system of marine protected areas in Brazil. Natureza & Conservação 11(1):1-7.
Key collaborators: Morena Mills, Rafael Magris, Camila Domit
Human dimensions of Madagascar s marine protected areas
The goal of this project was to examine fishing pressure, dependence of local communities on marine resources and to investigate communities socioeconomic conditions and their perceptions of coastal resources. Work was conducted in thirteen communities within or adjacent to Madagascar s Marine Protected Areas. The information collected was used to inform coral reef management of best management practices for each studied region.
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Principal investigator: Professor Joshua Cinner
Funding: WCS, CORDIO
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- Cinner JE, Fuentes MMPB, Randriamahazo H (2009) Exploring social resilience in Madagascar’s marine protected areas. Ecology and Society 14 (1), 41.
- Cinner JE, Fuentes MMPB (2008). Human Dimensions of Madagascar’s Marine Protected Areas. Pages 397-404. In: Obura D, Tamelander J, and Linden O. “Ten years after bleaching – consequences and issues facing countries in the Indian Ocean. CORDIO/Sida-SAREC. Mombasa
Principal investigator: Professor Joshua Cinner
Funding: WCS, CORDIO