http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/03/ocean-film-fest-2011-can-networking-californias-coastline-save-fishing-industries-video.php?campaign=th_rss#ch02
Summary:
Marine Protected Areas, or MPA's, are areas designated for marine animals to have an easier time living. Some species thrive so well in that area that they go beyond the border. Multiple MPA's come together to form a network, and human can then benefit from the life that exits the zone. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation is trying to connect and expand the MPA's so that marine life get an overall healthier area to live in. In time, it will help " boost fishing industries". As of 2007, 60 MAP's have been designated in Central California, but the MSBF are trying to encourage other areas of the nation and the world to designate areas for MPA, as it will benefit Marine life, Environmentalist, Fishermen and the entire ecosystem.
Reflection :
I think it was a spectacular idea to create these zones around California. All marine life in that area can finally go back to living the way they did about 200 years ago, with little to no human impact. What's more amazing is that how much all these animals thrived in the areas. Many different types of species rapidly increase in number thanks to less causes of death, such as the school of fish above. This made me realize how much we affect our oceans, by adding pollutants and waste into the ocean. I can relate to this article because when I was in 4th grade, I remember watching a video on MPA's, and now that I read this article, it makes me feel so bad for the marine animals that have to suffer through living in more polluted water. I hope more coastlines countries consider this idea to not only help their marine animals, but their fisherman as well, by giving them enough fish out side the zone to capture and keeping the ecosystem in control.
Questions:
1. What is so bad about this idea that makes most countries not want to make MPA's?
2. Who came up with this idea to make protected zones?
3. What are some good/bad things that would happen if more and more MPA's are built?
4. Why does marine life thrive more in MPA's than any other part of the ocean?
5. What other countries have a lot of MPA's?
I think that its a great idea that people are making MPAs. They are a good idea to help boost the numbers of endangered species and help them recover. While MPAs may not stop ocean pollution they are a great step in getting there. The one thing i don't get is how MPAs are positive for fishing and still increase marine life. Overall, the protected areas are an excellent idea.
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1. Is invading a MPA punishable by law?
2. Where will the protected marine life's population be in 10 years?
3. Is there any way to stop pollution from reaching MPAs?
I agree with both Matt and Sam the MPA's are a fantastic idea. It suprises me that they have only taken place in Californa. It is getting us closer to recreating out orginally biodiversty of oceans before we started to pollute the ares. And this is a very good way to help endagered speices well marien endagered speices.
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1)Were are the MPAs located
2)How to the prevent poluttion from getting in
3)How many aniamls have the MPAs helped
4)How do the animals know how to stay in the MPAs
I agree with Sam, Matt and Connor, it’s great that they are making MPA’s. Marine wildlife needs to be protected and this is a good step forward. I am surprised that only California has Marine Protected Area’s in the United States, but hopefully other states will catch on soon and make MPA’s in their areas. MPA’s seem to be extremely beneficial, not only for the marine animals but for humans as well. I am still wondering though, how effective these can be and what are the long term benefits.
ReplyDeleteAnswer #5: There are 26 different countries around the world that have MPA’s. Some of these countries are Fiji, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Indonesia, Peru, Guam, Cuba, Germany, and Senegal. These countries have a limited amount of space that they provide for these animals so they can live safely.
I think this is a good idea. We should be setting up safer places for animals to live. It is just like humans getting assissted living if they need it. They should set them up in more than one area.
ReplyDeleteWhat impact is it having on the animals?
Why don't we have it in other areas?
How do they set them up?
How long does it take to set up?
This is were I found the information to answer question #5 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Protected_Area
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