Size, age, and habitat determine effectiveness of Palau's Marine Protected Areas.
Palau has a rich heritage of conservation that has evolved from the traditional moratoria on fishing, or "bul", to more western Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), while still retaining elements of customary management and tenure. In 2003, the Palau Protected Areas Network (PAN) was created to...
Main Authors: | Alan M Friedlander, Yimnang Golbuu, Enric Ballesteros, Jennifer E Caselle, Marine Gouezo, Dawnette Olsudong, Enric Sala |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5373616?pdf=render |
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