Essays about: "marine Protected Areas"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 29 essays containing the words marine Protected Areas.

  1. 11. GIS-BASED MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS FOR NEARSHORE WIND ENERGY IN SWEDEN

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pak Hei Li; [2021]
    Keywords : Wind power; GIS; MCDA; AHP; suitability analysis;

    Abstract : With more and more countries transforming their energy focus onto renewable energy, the growth of wind energy is at its all-time high. Despite being a relatively new technology, offshore wind has thrived rapidly in the past decade. READ MORE

  3. 12. Intertidal species richness and abundances in a recent small Marine Protected Area in Portugal: lack of effects from protection suggests changing strategies in the future

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Justine Pagnier; [2020]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Marine protected areas (MPAs) are being created around the world as the concern on species and habitats preservation is growing. A widespread concern related to the important lack of regulation and effective conservation measures has been raised, calling the attention to the importance of no-take areas within MPA’s. READ MORE

  4. 13. Diving beneath Swedish protected waters : understanding governance and management of the HELCOM Marine Protected Areas (HELCOM MPAs) in Skåne, Sweden.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Maria Andrea Cervantes Becerra; [2020]
    Keywords : Baltic Sea; Marine Protected Area Governance; Social-Ecological Systems; Systems Thinking; marineprotection; conservation goals; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Marine protection has gained global attention following international and national goals for coverage percentages of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with effective management. In the Baltic Sea, a network of HELCOM MPAs has been established to contribute to international goals through regional collaboration. READ MORE

  5. 14. DECENTRALISED MARINE MANAGEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES Does decentralisation create a framework for successful sustainable marine management?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Amanda Örtegren; [2019-04-09]
    Keywords : Decentralisation; Marine Management; MPA; Sustainability; Philippines;

    Abstract : Decentralised management has become more popular during the last decades. Although, its effect in developing countries have been uneven and scientists argue that weak institutional capacity causes ineffective local authorities. READ MORE

  6. 15. Havelock in India as an Emerging SCUBA Diving Destination : Challenges and Opportunities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Emmy Yuspeh; [2019]
    Keywords : India; Marine Protected Areas; SCUBA diving; Sustainable Destination Development;

    Abstract : This qualitative field study is conducted on the Andaman Islands in India and focuses on the sustainable destination development and SCUBA diving tourism. The island in focus, Havelock, is an emerging tourist destination and an international airport is scheduled to open in the Andamans in 2021. READ MORE