Article | 02 Nov, 2008

A global representative system of marine protected areas.

Vol.1 : Antarctic, Arctic, Mediterranean, Northwest Atlantic, Northeast Atlantic and Baltic

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This report provides a basis for development and implementation of a global system of marine protected areas to protect and manage representative examples of the world's rich marine biodiversity. It identifies priorities for establishing new marine protected areas and improving management of existing ones in each of the world's 18 major regions.