| Description |
1 online resource (108 p.) : PDF file, col. ill., col. maps ; 5.17 MB. |
| Series |
Marine sanctuaries conservation series ; no. NMSP-08-04 |
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Marine sanctuaries conservation series ; no. NMSP-08-04.
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| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on May 10, 2011). |
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"Proceedings of the Forum, 23 January 2008, Keating Education Center, Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida." |
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"July 2008." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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System requirements: Internet browser; Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Summary |
Proceedings of a January 2008 conference convened to bring together scientists and managers from around the Gulf of Mexico to discuss a range of topics on their knowledge of the area, including its geology, its larger-scale connectivity to the Caribbean region, and applications to a more integrated approach to area-based management. Features 6 panels of experts who spoke on the oceanographic and biological features in the Gulf of Mexico, including connections with Mexico and the Mesoamerican barrier reef system, and the legal and regulatory structure currently in place. Report includes discussion of available science, connectivity, and the potential value of establishing a marine protected area network in the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Subject |
Marine parks and reserves -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Congresses.
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Marine parks and reserves -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Management -- Congresses.
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Marine ecosystem management -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Congresses.
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Ocean circulation -- Research -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Congresses.
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Benthos -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Congresses.
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Fisheries -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Congresses.
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| Added Author |
Ritchie, Kimberly Beach.
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Keller, Brian D., 1948-
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National Marine Sanctuary Program (U.S.)
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| Running Title |
Proceedings : Gulf of Mexico Science Forum |
| Gpo Item No. |
0192-D-02 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
C 55.443:NMSP-08-04 |
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