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Opposition-Sponsored Poll Demonstrates Strong Majority Support for Ocean Protection and Marine Protected Areas

July 31, 2009

Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans

Tags:
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

Spatial Planning vs. Ocean Sprawl

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

Spatial Planning to Avoid Ocean Sprawl & Brawls

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