Marine Protected Areas Management in the Mediterranean Sea—The Case of Croatia

Maestro, María; Ruiz, Juan Adolfo Chica; Perković, Zvjezdana Popović; Cayeiro, María Luisa Pérez

doi:10.3390/d14060448

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“…In Egadi Island, the lack of communication between SSF and the MPA management authority has contributed to generating an ineffective enforcement strategy, dissatisfaction about regulations, and a high level of illegal fishing observed throughout the MPA [73]. Despite an increased surveillance effort and a satisfactory number of staff and boats, the enforcement strategy of Telašćica can be strengthened [74]. The park's guards do not have sufficient powers to enforce and sanction [75].…”

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Drivers of Small-Scale Fishers’ Acceptability across Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas at Different Stages of Establishment

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The success of marine protected areas (MPAs) in achieving conservation and sustainable development goals hinges on, among other things, their social acceptability by local communities. Small-scale fishing communities represent a key stakeholder category within and around MPAs. Although many authors have examined the social acceptability of MPAs, relatively few studies have addressed this issue by considering how MPA acceptability is built and can be preserved. This study assessed the latent structure of MPA social acceptability and identified the individual and institutional variables driving stakeholders’ acceptability. Using questionnaire surveys, 124 small-scale fishers’ perceptions of MPAs and their social acceptability were explored in six Mediterranean MPAs (three were implemented, and three were designated). The results show that MPA acceptability is positively related to fishers’ age. The findings also highlight that the formal establishment of MPAs is not a sufficient condition for increasing MPA acceptability among fishers. Considerations about the possibility that MPA acceptability can be increased by building support and compliance emerged. MPA managers should implement successful long-term stakeholder engagement initiatives to increase commitment around conservation measures and to improve overall MPA effectiveness.

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Drivers of Small-Scale Fishers’ Acceptability across Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas at Different Stages of Establishment

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“…The methodology used to evaluate the management of the Galapagos National Park and the Marine Reserve has been designed by Maestro et al and it has been applied before in the Azores Marine Park in Portugal [57], Santa Rosa, Marino Ballena and Cahuita National Parks in Costa Rica [59] and Brijuni National Park, Telašcica Nature Park and Pakleni Islands Significant Landscape in Croatia [60]. This work has a socio-economic perspective, focusing on the analysis of two fundamental elements: processes and people involved.…”

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Analysis of the Management of Protected Areas in Galapagos: 60 Years after Its Declaration as a National Park

Maestro,

Pérez-Cayeiro,

Reyes

et al. 2024

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The Galápagos Islands are one of the most emblematic protected areas on the planet, and also one of the most studied. Their main economic activity is tourism, which has grown rapidly in recent years. The increase in tourists is associated with the increase in population and the introduction of invasive species, which puts conservation at risk. This makes adequate management even more necessary and relevant on an international scale, since the economy of Galápagos depends on the good state of conservation of its ecosystems and species. Numerous studies have shown that social factors, rather than physical-natural ones, determine the success or failure of a marine protected area (MPA), so they must be urgently incorporated into all phases of MPA management. In this study we have analyzed the management of the protected areas of Galápagos: the National Park and the Marine Reserve. The methodology used presents five prescribed scenarios in which priority is given to one or other factors, each of which has an impact on biophysical and socio-economic systems that are influenced by the MPA. These scenarios have been called: proactive, interactive, centralized, learning, and formal management. The results show that the archipelago's protected areas follow a proactive management model, with a continuous feedback loop. This feedback is a key element in any adaptive management process, which also allows practitioners to anticipate future problems. Both public participation and strategic planning are essential.

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“…Sustainable beach management depends on the availability of essential information [34] and requires the appropriate tools to develop sound management strategies and improve management practices. Appropriate management is always necessary to ensure the equitable and sustainable use of marine ecosystems and the proposal of new tools and instruments to help managers exercise these practices is still encouraged [35,36]. Within this framework, several tools employed by managers can be mentioned, including Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and the Blue Flag award.…”

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The Sector Analysis as a Coastal Management Tool for Sustainable Tourism Development on the Mediterranean Coast of Morocco

Er-Ramy,

Nachite,

Anfuso

et al. 2023

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Beaches are ecologically valuable ecosystems and sites that attract many tourists from all over the world, therefore, knowledge of their environmental conditions to establish sound management strategies is of extreme relevance. This study aims to assess and classify 50 beaches through an innovative coastal management approach called “Sector Analysis”, which integrates Litter grading, the coastal scenic quality and beach typology in order to classify sites into one of three sectors: Green (high value sites), Red (low value sites) and Yellow (sites with contradictory values). Litter Grade makes it possible to classify a site according to the quantity of litter using four grades from “A” (low) to “D” (high amount). The Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES) allows to classify sites into five classes, ranging from extremely attractive natural sites (Class I) to unattractive degraded and urbanized sites (Class V). This innovative methodology for sustainable coastal area management can be easily applied to any beach in the world. The results on Litter Grade and CSES considered in this paper were obtained from previous studies and used to obtain the Sector Analysis that showed only 8 sites (16%) are in the Green sector, 18 sites (36%) in the Red sector and 24 sites (48%) in the Yellow sector. The significant percentage of sites in the Red sector (one third of the sites studied) clearly indicates the degradation that the Moroccan Mediterranean coast has undergone due to considerable anthropogenic activities and the lack of adequate coastal management programs. In this study, various management interventions were proposed to conserve and improve the aesthetic quality of beaches and reduce the impact and presence of litter in the coastal areas.

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Marine Protected Areas Management in the Mediterranean Sea—The Case of Croatia

Cited by 6 publications

References 77 publications

Drivers of Small-Scale Fishers’ Acceptability across Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas at Different Stages of Establishment

Drivers of Small-Scale Fishers’ Acceptability across Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas at Different Stages of Establishment

Analysis of the Management of Protected Areas in Galapagos: 60 Years after Its Declaration as a National Park

The Sector Analysis as a Coastal Management Tool for Sustainable Tourism Development on the Mediterranean Coast of Morocco

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