Submitted by
erick.rosssalazar
on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 22:54
General Information
Resolution
49166
IUCN Constituent
MIGRAMAR
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
Meso and South America
Country/Territory
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Mexico
Panama
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
Fundación Malpelo y Otros Ecosistemas Marinos ( Colombia )
Centro Rescate de Especies Marinas Amenazadas ( Costa Rica )
Asociación Conservacionista Misión Tiburón ( Costa Rica )
Smithsonian Institution ( United States of America )
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Upwell Turtles, Pelagios Kakunjá, Universidad de Costa Rica, Equilibrio Azul
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description and results/achievements of activities:
MigraMar developed the concept of Migravías, marine seascapes that serve to connect key areas for the life cycle of migratory marine species. Three Migravías have been identified: Mexican Pacific Swimway, Coco-Galapagos Swimway and Coiba-Malpelo Swimway.
Status
On-going
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
It can be difficult for authorities to consider scientific evidence in management processes.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Supported by research developed by MigraMar members, countries in the region have declared large oceanic MPAs that partially cover these Migravias. Revillagigedo in Mexico, the expansion of Coco and creation of Bicentenario in Costa Rica, the expansion of Coiba Island and creation of Cordillera de Coiba in Panama, the expansion of Malpelo and Yuruparí in Colombia and the creation of Hermandad in Ecuador
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description
Strengthening of the expanded and created MPAs through further research to help guide management decisions.
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member