With the ever increasing use of our oceans also comes the price of ever increasing pressure and threats to its well-being. Many resources have been fully exploited, overexploited or depleted, there has been a reduction in biodiversity, and degradation of marine habitats and species. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a key tool used to protect ecosystems from the effects of industrial activity and play an important role in effectively zoning our oceans.
Monitoring Marine Protected Areas Just Got Easier
Posted by Nicole Schill on Mar 28, 2014 2:57:00 PM
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Topics: Satellite AIS, Environmental Protection, Marine Protected Areas, Mapping Oceans, Ocean Zoning