Conceptual model on relationships among components related with effects of marine protected areas

Empafish project team booklet nº 4

Author: Bayle Sempere, J. T.
Publisher: Publicaciones de la Universidad de Alicante
Serie: Ecología
ISBN: 9788497172172
Place of publication: Alicante , Spain
Year of publication: 2012
Pages: 124

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This document reviews the present state of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) within the EMPAFISH project. Using the Driver-Pressure-State-Impacts-Response (DPSIR) framework develops a conceptual model which determines the elements that affect MPAs. This evaluation framework developed has helped to select an appropriate suite of indicators to support an ecosystem approach, an evaluation of the MPAs functioning and policy considerations discussion. Gaps derived from the management and policy responses in the MPAs will also be outlined with this framework. We conclude that the DPSIR framework works well at simplifying the complexity of MPAs management. This document pretends to be a tool for policy makers, scientists and general public on the relevance of indicators to monitor changes and MPAs management.

Cover
Title page
Copyright page
Contents
List of figures
List of tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and methods
- 2.1 Dpsir model and main concepts
  - Driving Forces
  - Pressure
  - State
  - Impacts
  - Response
- 2.2 Methodological approach
3. Results
- 3.1 Fishing sector
  - Identification and description of the driving force
  - Impacts
- 3.2 Tourism sector
  - Identification and description of the driving force
  - Identification of existing pressures
  - Impacts
- 3.3 Identification of the states for the fishing and tourism sector
- 3.4 Mpas as a response to conserve fisheries and marine biodiversity
4. Measurement of indicators
5. Conclusions
6. Bibliography
7. Appendices
- 7.1 Appendix I: list of key species and protection status
- 7.2 Appendix II: list of key habitats
- 7.3 Appendix III: Dpsir diagrams