A process to design a network of marine no-take areas: lessons from the Great Barrier Reef

Fernandes, Leanne, Day, Jon, Kerrigan, Brigid, Breen, Dan, De'ath, Glenn, Mapstone, Bruce, Coles, Rob, Done, Terry, Marsh, Helene, Poiner, Ian, Ward, Trevor, Williams, David, and Kenchington, Richard (2009) A process to design a network of marine no-take areas: lessons from the Great Barrier Reef. Ocean & Coastal Management, 52 (8). pp. 439-447.

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Abstract

In the absence of consensus on the quantity and level of zoning protection required for coral reef and lagoon ecosystems, which process can guide decision makers? The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) worked with experts in a collaborative process to develop a set of Biophysical Operational Principles to guide the design of a network of no-take areas. First, 82 expert scientists were asked to provide data and advice on the physical, biological and ecological dimensions of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. They recommended that an independent Scientific Steering Committee (the Committee) was set up. How this Committee worked successfully with the GBRMPA staff is detailed here in a manner to enable other resource managers to adopt the process if they are working in data-limited marine environments.

Item ID: 10853
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1873-524X
Date Deposited: 04 Jun 2010 03:59
FoR Codes: 05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050205 Environmental Management @ 100%
SEO Codes: 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9607 Environmental Policy, Legislation and Standards > 960701 Coastal and Marine Management Policy @ 100%
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