Protected areas as unique tourist destinations – impact and contribution
Worldwide, protected areas are estimated to attract around eight billion visitors per year, generating approximately EUR 550 billion in direct spending.
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(In)effectiveness of marine strictly protected rotational areas
The results are clear – the increase in biomass during the closure period, in cycles of one to two years, is not sufficient to offset the decline in biomass during the fishing period.
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International examples of effective marine protected areas
Get to know two international examples of effective protected areas: coastal area of Torre Guaceto and the offshore islands of Columbretes.
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Islet Apo in the Philippines – the story of a protected area full of life
Can you even imagine what it’s like to dive in an area that has been closed to all forms of extraction for 40 years?