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Planning of Marine Protected areas : useful elements to identify the most relevant scuba-diving sites
Title | Planning of Marine Protected areas : useful elements to identify the most relevant scuba-diving sites |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Nora DT, Tunesi L, G. M, Agnesi S |
Journal | Rapp.Comm.int.Mer Médit. |
Keywords | eastern Mediterranean, Malta, management, mapping, marine protected area, Mediterranean sea, planning, protected area, Rdum Majjiesa and Ras ir-Raheb, scuba-diving |
Abstract | Recreational scuba diving is a relevant activity for the success of marine protected areas (MPAs). The case-study of the proposed MPA of Rdum Majjiesa and Ras ir-Raheb (NW Malta) illustrates the key-elements that should be considered in the definition of the scuba-diving attractive sites map, which is an important component for the planning of coastal MPAs. |
Start Page | 665 |
End Page | 665 |
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