Question

2. If you wanted to consider other approaches to protecting the marine sites you investigated , what questions would you ask? What other information would you need?

Answer 1

Answer:

Questions:

• What is a marine protected area?
• Are there different kinds of MPAs? Can they have different purposes?
• Where do most MPAs exist in the U.S.?
• Are MPAs the only solution for improved marine resource management?
• Do MPAs close access to fishing and other recreational use of the resource?
• What is the authority for designating MPAs?
• Do MPAs exist worldwide?
• What determines the size, number, and location of MPAs?
• What is Executive Order 13158 and when was it signed?
• What are the specific requirements of the Executive Order?
• Does the Executive Order establish new MPAs?
• Does the Executive Order replace existing MPA authorities?
• How can MPAs enhance fisheries?
• What is the scientific evidence in support of MPAs as an additional marine resource management tool?
• What is the national system of MPAs?
• Why do we need a national system of MPAs?
• What are the benefits of joining the national system?
• How does a specific MPA become part of the national system?
• Will the national system create new MPAs?
• What is the MPA Center's role in the national system?
• How are ocean and coastal stakeholders involved in the national system?
• What is the role of the MPA Federal Advisory Committee?
• How are members to the MPA Federal Advisory Committee selected?
• What is the National Marine Protected Areas Center and what does it do?
• What is the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Inventory?
• Is the MPA Inventory complete?
• Can I search the MPA Inventory?
• How does the MPA Inventory relate to the list of MPAs called for in the Executive Order?
• Who can I contact to get more information about MPAs?

Information:

The majority of marine protected areas in the United States are multiple-use sites, meaning fishing, boating, surfing, diving, and other recreational activities are allowed. Marine protected areas (MPAs) in the U.S. come in a variety of forms and are established and managed by all levels of government.