This series provides extensive details on the various issues that need to be considered in the planning of a system of marine and coastal protected areas, from legislation and administrative frameworks to key habitats and species, resource use and environmental problems. Each report concludes with a recommendations section which includes a summary of coastal and marine areas considered to be priorities for protection.
Contents: v.1. Bangladesh - v.2. India - v.3. Maldives - v.4. Pakistan - v.5. Sri Lanka. Includes bibliographic references.