Title: The Role of Marine Parks Management in the Conservation of Philippine Coastal Resources
Abstract:The government, recognizing the need to conserve coastal resources, created in 1977 the Marine Park Inter-Agency Task Force to prepare and supervise the implementation of a master plan for the develop...The government, recognizing the need to conserve coastal resources, created in 1977 the Marine Park Inter-Agency Task Force to prepare and supervise the implementation of a master plan for the development and management of a marine park system in the country. In order to fulfill this objective, a Marine Park/Reserve Development Program was established with the following major goals: to enhance coastal resource protection through the implementation of a comprehensive management plan; to enhance public awareness and wise use of the marine resources through information campaign and interpretive programs; and to promote and coordinate research activities to expand scientific knowledge, determine additional sources of livelihood and to improve management decision making.Read More
Publication Year: 1987
Publication Date: 1987-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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