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Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
by Adam Zhou \| 01-01-2019 12:58 0
Misconceptions are abound in the world of green sustainability. One newly uncovered one revolves around marine protected areas (MPAs). A scientific analysis done by Science Journal conducted in European seas discovered that these MPAs are more susceptible to trawler fishing than those that are not affiliated with such. This may be due to the reason that these areas are especially abundant with diverse species of fish and as a result, calls the attention of illegal fishing vessels to do their business. Similar to a previous analysis done on land, this follows the same pattern, but the problem is that in the oceans, the statistics are even worse. For example, on average, trawling activity is approximately 40% higher in MPAs than those outside of it. The statistical analysis involved specifically 700 of these areas or around 29% of the total surface area covered by its waters (both terrestrial and non terrestrial). Though it seem like it should be the opposite scenario, this is not the case. Further analysis suggests that even though these are called protected areas, the protection is simply not enough to be given its designated name. One alarming piece of evidence is also found. The same journal found that 99% of the MPAs had no information on no-take zones in the World Database on Protected Areas. Meanwhile, 50% of these had no management plan to carry out their protection. The goal of the United Nations to have 10% of the oceans to become protected areas may have member nations rushing to obtain this said status. This leads to lacklustre standards, where 90% of Europe’s MPAs do not meet the standards found in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. It is without saying that these standards should be met. A more concrete and transparent set of principles should be laid out for member nations to follow. The aforementioned databases and unions will need to coordinate with member nations and have both quantitative and qualitative elements. More stringent processing will be needed for these nations to obtain and MPA status, and when this status is obtained, stringent monitoring and protection will be put into place by selected officials. Penalties and/or incentives are also beneficial.

Dormant user Adam Zhou

4 Comments

Kushal Naharki

Kushal Naharki says :
Thank you for your report @Adam

We don't have any sea and ocean in Nepal. But we have national parks, conservation area and wildlife reserves for the protection of the wildlives and forest biodiersity.

It is important for the formation of the protected areas and protected areas shouldn't be limited to its name but rather work for the preservation. Special monitoring body should be formed to monitor and evaluate the work of those bodies.
Posted 01-01-2019 21:01

Rosa Domingos says :
Hey there Adam!

Happy New year... 2019 is finally here :D

It is disturbing to note that marine protected areas are not being protected this case study only shows that within the European oceanic region, so if that area is of Grave Danger imagine what the whole oceanic system is at the state.

I hope that they at least try to live up to the international standards of which these Aquatic regions are supposed to be held I cannot wait to check out the apple Island case study. I have already found interest in it already.

Thank you so much for updating us when your report stay Joyous stay green and have a good day!

Yours sincerely.
R
Posted 01-01-2019 20:59

Deepak Subedi says :
Hello, Adam Zhou
Namaste from Nepal, Country of Mt Everest

I wish for your healthy body, peace mind and happy face in coming days, I wish you always can serve for this beautiful earth,
Happy New Year 2019,
In this Year
Donate Red (Blood)
Spread Green (Plants)
Save Blue (Water)

Thank You so much for your report about marine protected areas,
Keep writing :)
Posted 01-01-2019 15:45