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
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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.
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