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

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

Where are they?

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

Encroachment of Shrimp Farms on Mangroves in Honduras

Pollution & Disease Climate change

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?

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

Alternative Solutions Community Based Management

Alternative Solutions Continued Use

Alternative Solutions Marine Protected Areas

Recommendation Restoration through active intervention

Thank You!