OCEAN GOVERNANCE MARINE MAMMALS – Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems

Marine
mammals management toolkit

This toolkit is being developed within the framework of the “Marine mammals, a way to enhance cooperation between Marine Protected Areas” twinning. This twinning is part of the Ocean Governance project.

The toolkit (which includes the factsheet, good practices and the Self-Assessment Tool) was designed to support managers, operators, policy makers and anyone interested in marine mammals’ conservation.

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Factsheets
themes

The factsheets are designed to accompany the toolkit for the integration of marine mammals into MPA management plans. The topics covered are focused on the biggest threats facing marine mammals and are relevant to the project. The aim is that in time this will expand to include additional topics.

Management framework

Addressing the activities and threats

Research and monitoring

Outreach and engagement

Management effectiveness

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Marine mammals management toolkit