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July 31, 2009
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
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- california, marinelifeprotectionact, MLPA, ocean, oceanmanagement, publicopinion
A nationwide poll released this month shows that 95% of U.S. residents support protecting ocean waters and ocean life. The poll showed that 56% of American's support the approach used by California's Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA), responding positively to...continued→
July 16, 2009
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
- Tags:
- marinespatialplanning, obama, oceanecosystems, oceanmanagement
Almost a year since I first wrote about the research presented by Fanny Douvere and Bud Ehler on marine spatial planning and management to avoid ocean "sprawl and brawls", this concept is getting attention in mainstream media. CNN's recent article...continued→
August 20, 2008
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
- Tags:
- marineprotectedareas, oceanmanagement, offshore, renewableenergy, sprawl, urbanplanning
Good planning in busy urban areas is very important to make a city enjoyable and functional for its residents. Some cities that were originally poorly planned, like Toronto, are revitalizing their centers by concentrating restaurants, shops and other businesses within walking distance of...continued→