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What is Integrated Coastal Zone Management for Coral Reefs: Decision Support Modeling (World Bank Technical Paper) about?

Coral reefs, also referred to as'rainforests of the sea', are vital to the source of food and livelihood of millions of people. However, in 1997 and 1998 elevated sea surface temperature in many tropical regions triggered widespread bleaching and the heaviest mortality of corals. This research focused on three case study sites: Montego Bay, Jamaica, the south coast of Curacao, and the Maldives, with primary attention being paid to Montego Bay. Montego Bay Marine Park is a bold experiment initiated in 1992. The Park Trust, a non-governmental organization, was given authority to manage the park. The Trust and user groups took great interest in the research. Overall, the research calls for greater emphasis on: 1) socioeconomic concerns and clarification of property rights, involving the promotion of practical local management regimes that involve affected stakeholders in the resource base; 2) institutional strengthening to participate in potential bioprospecting benefits; and 3) ecosystem analysis, focusing on functional linkages and relationships and protection of critical ecosystems. The book concludes that better integration of integrated coastal zone management requires: a) buildi

Author

Gustavson, Kent, 1967-; Huber, Richard M., 1954-; Ruitenbeek, H. Jack; World Bank

Publisher

World Bank Publications

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9780821346280

Subjects

Science, Management, Nature

Rating

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Updated

2026-03-24