Browsing by Subject "marine protected areas"
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Systematic Marine Conservation Planning in the Scotian Shelf Bioregion [Graduate Project].
(2015-11-23)The Scotian shelf bioregion constitutes an area of intense socio-economic activity. Key activities in the bioregion include fisheries, oil and gas, shipping, and aquaculture. However, Canada’s commitment to protect at least ... -
Towards adaptive management of mooring systems to reduce the threats of yachting tourism in marine protected areas. [graduate project].
(2016)Marine protected areas (MPAs) are often popular tourism destinations, and therefore, must be managed to accommodate tourism while protecting marine ecosystem health. This project explored the potential for adaptive ... -
What counts in making MPAs count: The role of legitimacy as a contributor to perceived MPA success in Canada. [graduate project].
(2016)Marine protected areas (MPAs) are powerful management tools used worldwide for conserving marine species and habitats. Yet, many MPAs fail to achieve their management objectives because of shortfalls in understanding ...