Marine Protected Areas. An Overview

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Laws, etc. (Statutes of the United States).

United States.

Administrative agencies.

Marine resources conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Identifies issues related to establishing designated marine protected areas (MPAs) in U.S. Defines concept and activities of Clinton, Bush, and Obama Administrations to provide spatial protection in marine areas. Addresses key issues and potential benefits and costs of designating additional MPAs, and summarizes current Congressional interest in the topic and legislation proposed during the 111th Congress. Includes appendix presenting specific Federal laws and programs

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Marine Protected Areas

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-RSI-0122

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license