• Sessions

    Posted on April 8th, 2010

    Written by candreu

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    Ecosystem Connectivity is Key for JBNERR

    Ecosystem Connectivity is Key for JBNERR

    The National Estuarine Research Reserve (JBNERR) in Jobos Bay is the second largest estuarine in Puerto Rico and is representative of an estuarine area that consists of a complex ecological system in the Caribbean region. The Reserve focuses mostly on environmental monitoring, coastal training and educating local communities.
    On February 24, 2010, we carried [...]

  • This Week's Comment

    Posted on August 17th, 2009

    Written by candreu

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    Marine Spatial Planning (MSP): Stakeholders Wanted!

    Marine Spatial Planning (MSP): Stakeholders Wanted!

    Pomeroy, Robert and Douvere, Fanny. 2008. The engagement of stakeholders in the marine spatial planning process. Marine Policy 32: 816-822.
    Summary
    For effective management of marine ecosystems, we must view them as a combination of both natural and human elements that must be mutually benefitted and sustained. Marine spatial planning (MSP) as defined by Ehler and Douvere [...]

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