Coastal and marine resources management for the Galapagos Islands

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1984-10Author
Broadus, James M.
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Pires, Ivon A.
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Gaines, Arthur G.
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Bailey, Connor
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Knecht, Robert W.
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Cicin-Sain, Biliana
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10.1575/1912/8636Abstract
The report briefly describes coastal and marine resource uses and problems
in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, discusses general principles of coastal zone
management (CZM) and marine resources management (MRM), examines the current
status of CZM and MRM in the Galapagos Islands, and offers observations on
possible avenues for improvement. The archipelago has long been the object of
worldwide scientific interest. Increased demands on its coastal and marine
resources, to serve a growing resident population and to accommodate
potentially lucrative tourism, signal a need for greater attention to the
management of these resources. Coastal and marine affairs and problems in the
Galapagos which can be addressed by a CZM/MRM process include: conservation of
the Islands' unique biota and habitats; tourism; port development; waste
disposal; resource extraction; and fisheries. The basic elements of a CZM and
MRM system are already in place in the Galapagos, but they are uncoordinated
and largely ad hoc in nature. Existing and potential jurisdictional
ambiguities or conflicts between the Navy/Port Captaincies, the
municipalities, the National Park, the development agency for the Galapagos
(INGALA) and other organizations are described. A two-zone management scheme
for coastal and marine resources is outlined. It avoids the establishment of
complicated new systems of boundaries and institutions, instead adapting
itself to the existing situation. Four possible mechanisms for improved
coordination are identified: cooperative management; a coastal zone and marine
resources council; a series of agreements ("convenios") between relevant
agencies; and application of incentives. The possible creation of a marine
protected area is discussed, including rationale for the area's establishment,
its designation and organization, jurisdictions, boundaries and zoning, and
the protection of traditional uses.
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Technical Report: Broadus, James M., Pires, Ivon A., Gaines, Arthur G., Bailey, Connor, Knecht, Robert W., Cicin-Sain, Biliana, "Coastal and marine resources management for the Galapagos Islands", 1984-10, DOI:10.1575/1912/8636, https://hdl.handle.net/1912/8636Related items
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