Marine spatial planning : a step-by-step approach toward ecosystem-based management

Complete Title
Marine spatial planning : a step-by-step approach toward ecosystem-based management

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Language(s)
English
Description

During recent years, marine spatial planning (MSP) has been the focus of considerable interest throughout the world, particularly in heavily used marine areas. MSP offers countries an operational framework to maintain the value of their marine biodiversity while at the same time allowing sustainable use of the economic potential of their oceans. Essentially, MSP is an approach that can make key components of ecosystem-based management of marine areas a reality. This guide offers a clear, straightforward step-by-step approach to show you how you can set up and apply MSP. This guide is primarily intended for professionals responsible for the planning and management of marine areas and their resources. It is especially targeted to situations in which time, finances, information and other resources are Iimited.

Imprint
Paris : UNESCO, 2009
Physical Description
99p. : ill., maps
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Includes bibliographic references 

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Bibliographic level
Monograph/item
Physical medium
Printed
PDF
Number of library copies
1