1. Equitable Sustainable Conservation: Coral Reefs & Mangroves
Joshua Z. Metz
Spring 2006

2. Background… Coral Reefs Mangroves A naturally occurring ecosystem
Limestone foundation
Mangroves
Coastal trees and shrubs
Upright root system

3. Where are they?

4. What is the problem?
Destructive resource use – over fishing, extractive activities
Overdevelopment - shrimp farming, salt production

5. Encroachment of Shrimp Farms on Mangroves in Honduras

6. Pollution & Disease
Climate change

7. What is the problem? Degradation of natural resources
Loss of biodiversity
Shoreline is left unprotected
How can coral reefs and mangroves be protected, while being sensitive to the needs of local resource users?

8. WEAKEND RESOURCES CANNOT PROTECT COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Banda Aceh, Indonesia: Before & After 2004 Tsunami

9. Alternative Solutions
Community Based Management

10. Alternative Solutions
Continued Use

11. Alternative Solutions
Marine Protected Areas

12. Recommendation
Restoration through active intervention

13. Thank You!