Strategy for marine biodiversity protection through Marine protected areas --- Olivier LAROUSSINIE Director Marine protected areas Agency

Spatial patterns : The Northern Brittany example French MPA Agency - november 13th,

MPA concept Definition : –Marine area for which a long term conservation objective has been set, –Supported by management measures –The objective of protection is not exclusive to other objectives, including controlled economic development (sustainable use and exploitation). French MPA Agency - november 13th,

Vision for the MPA network Knowledge Contribution to the good ecological status of marine ecosystems Sustainable development Land-sea coherence Multiscales issues French MPA Agency - november 13th,

Marine Nature Parks Principles : –Nature conservation and development of human activities –Governance adapted to the situation at sea –Set up by decree : limits, objectives, management committee Practically –Management committee (State, local authorities, stakeholders) : Elaborates the management plan Proposes regulations Should agree on activities harmful to the marine ecosystem –Human and financial support by the MPAs agency : Monitoring (natural heritage, ecosystem, human activities) Police Projects with stakeholders Public awareness French MPA Agency - november 13th,

Autorités locales Management committee of marine nature park Mer dIroise Etat Experts Environment ONG Usagers dont 2 pêcheurs plaisanciers Activités professionnelles maritimes dont 50% de pêcheurs Parc naturel régional Armorique

MPA and maritime territories Interest of local governance –Participatory management, –land-sea integration –Socio-economical valorisation Interest for maritime territories –Nature quality –Attractivity, fame –Development opportunities

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