Regional MPA Networks

[William Gladstone]

Dear coral-list

I am writing a review of regional networks of marine protected areas, and 
focussing on the development of a regional network in the Red Sea and Gulf 
of Aden as a case study with which I have been involved. I use the term 
'regional network' to mean a group of MPAs across two or more countries in 
a common sea area that have been proclaimed to conserve transboundary 
stocks and/or representative/unique samples of regional biodiversity, or 
for fisheries management.

As part of the review I plan to describe (a) existing regional networks of 
MPAs, (b) regional networks in preparation, and (c) proposed regional 
networks. I am currently compiling information and would greatly appreciate 
receiving information that anybody might have for any of these categories, 
including contact details for the relevant coordinating agencies.

To date, I know of existing regional networks in the Mediterranean, Wadden 
Sea, and Caribbean. I know of regional networks in preparation in the Red 
Sea and Gulf of Aden, Baja California-Bering Sea, and Orca Pass 
International Stewardship Area. And I am aware of a proposal for a network 
of MPAs in the APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) region.

Thanks very much.

Bill Gladstone
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Dr William Gladstone
Centre for Sustainable Use of Coasts and Catchments
University of Newcastle
PO Box 127
Ourimbah NSW 2258
Australia
Tel: (02) 4348 4123
Fax: (02) 4348 4145
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