A conceptual framework for the integral management of marine protected areas

A general conceptual framework for the management of marine protected areas (MPAs) was developed. The driver-pressure-state-impacts-response (DPSIR) framework was used to determine the elements affecting MPAs. The developed evaluation framework helped to select an appropriate suite of indicators to...

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Authors: Ojeda-Martínez, Celia, Giménez-Casalduero, Francisca, Bayle-Sempere, Just Tomas, Barberá, Carmen, Valle, Carlos, Sánchez-Lizaso, José Luis, Forcada-Almarcha, A., Sánchez-Jerez, Pablo, Martín-Sosa, Pablo, Falcón, Jesús, Salas, Fuensanta, Graziano, Mariagrazia, Chemello, Renato, Stobart, Ben, Cartagena, P., Pérez-Ruzafa, Ángel, Vandeperre, Frédéric, Rochel, Elisabeth, Planes, Serge, Brito, A.
Format: article
Publication Date:2009
Country:España
Institution:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repository:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/317929
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/317929
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Centro Oceanográfico de Canarias
Medio Marino
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Summary:A general conceptual framework for the management of marine protected areas (MPAs) was developed. The driver-pressure-state-impacts-response (DPSIR) framework was used to determine the elements affecting MPAs. The developed evaluation framework helped to select an appropriate suite of indicators to support an ecosystem approach, an assessment of the MPAs functioning and policy decisions. Gaps derived from the management and policy responses in the MPAs were also outlined. It was concluded that the DPSIR framework can help to simplify the complexity of MPA management. This document is a tool for policy makers, scientists and general public on the relevance of indicators to monitor changes and MPAs management.

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