Conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean : progress in the development of a partnership programme for implementing the Jakarta Mandate
2004
Church, Julie |
Samoilys, Melita |
The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is renowned for the attractiveness of its coastal zones, high marine biodiversity and rich marine and coastal resources, but the 30 million or so people who live on the coast of the WIO region have had a significant impact on its biodiversity.