spacer
spacer
Search
spacer
spacer
spacer spacer spacer
spacer
All About MPAs National System of MPAs Science & Analysis Helpful Resources National MPA Center MPA Advisory Committee
spacer
spacer National Marine Protected Areas Center spacer
spacer
Home | Site Map | Contact
spacer
Error processing SSI file
Random snapshot picture 1
Random snapshot picture 2
spacer
Printable Version Printable Version

Archives

These pages contain information from sections created for the public launch of the MPA website in December 2000.


Background on the National MPA Initiative
What is a Marine Protected Area?
What MPAs Provide the Nation
Challenges
May 2000 Executive Order

Background on the National MPA Initiative
This section provides details on build-up to the Executive Order on MPAs and outlines the major components of the national initiative.

What is a Marine Protected Area?
This section explains varying definitions of MPAs, the different types and characteristics of MPAs, the working definition for the Inventory, and provides references for the content.

Varying Definitions of MPAs
Different Types and Characteristics of MPAs
References

(top)

What MPAs Provide the Nation
This section outlines MPA uses for natural resource, historic, and cultural resource protection. It also lists some social, economic, and network benefits. References for the content are provided at the end.

Natural Resource Protection
Historic and Cultural Resource Protection
Social and Economic Benefits
Benefits of MPA Networks
References

Challenges
This section highlights some of the challenges for implementing the Executive Order, including cooperation and strong partnerships, new science and exploration, additional resources, public participation, and good planning.

Taking an Ecosystem Approach
Enhancing Scientific Knowledge
Coordinating Across Complex Jurisdictions
Managing Multiple Uses
Selecting New Marine Protected Areas


Executive Order 13158
Read the complete Executive Order from May 2000.



(top)

spacer spacer
spacer spacer spacer
spacer spacer spacer
About This Site | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
spacer
spacer spacer spacer
spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer
spacer NOAA & DOI LOGO
Revised September 08, 2023 by the MPA Webmaster.
Site jointly managed by the U.S. Department of Commerce / NOAA and the U.S. Department of the Interior
http://www.mpa.gov /helpful_resources/archives.html
spacer
spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer