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The National MPA Center: Helping to Conserve our Nation’s Marine Resources
Lauren WenzelNational Marine Protected Areas
Center
Federal:• National Marine Sanctuaries• National Estuarine Research
Reserves• National Parks• Maritime Memorials• National Seashores• National Monuments• National Wildlife Refuges• Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserves
State, Commonwealth, Territory, and Tribal:• Marine Life Conservation Districts• Aquatic Preserves• Areas of Special Biological Significance• Ecological Reserves• Critical Habitats• Marine Conservation Areas• Research Reserves• Coastal and Marine Parks• Underwater Preserves
Many Types of Protected Areas
About the MPA Center• Established in 2000 by Executive Order
Develop and implement a scientifically based, comprehensive national system of MPAs representing diverse U.S. marine ecosystems, and the Nation’s natural and cultural resources
MPA Center FY11 Focus:• Engaging Partners & Stakeholders• Developing & Analyzing Geospatial Info• Advancing MPA Science• Capacity Building
“Human uses of the ocean are expanding at a rate that challenges our ability to manage significant and often competing demands”
Why Ocean Uses?
• Spans wide range of use activities
• Little to no spatial data are available
• Use patterns are difficult to quantify
• Uses can be variable in time and/or place
• No established data gathering standards exist
• Use knowledge held by a few key individuals
Ocean Uses Data Gap
FishingRecreational pelagic fishing from boatsRecreational benthic fishing from boatsRecreational fishing from shoreRecreational dive fishingRecreational kayak fishingCommercial pelagic fishingCommercial fishing w/ benthic fixed gearCommercial fishing w/ benthic mobile gearCommercial dive fishingCommercial algae harvestingShore-based recreational harvest
Non-ConsumptiveSwimmingSurface water sports PaddlingSCUBA and snorkelingMotorized boatingSailingTide pooling Beach use Wildlife viewingTribal spiritual/cultural places
Types of Ocean Uses Industrial and Military Offshore oil and gasOffshore alternative energyMining + mineral extractionUnderwater cablesMaritime shippingCruise shipsMilitary operationsAquaculture
PROCESS VISUAL
Data SynthesisTools & Products
Data Collection
Identify experts
Convene workshops
Facilitate mapping
Collect spatial data
Survey participants
Compile GIS data layers
Review workshop notes
Build maps & metadata
Seek feedback & review
Create visualization tools
Compile project report
Build web products
Target outreach
Ocean Use Data Applications
• CMSP
• MPA Design & Effectiveness
• Offshore Energy / Aquaculture
• Strategic Conservation Targets
• Education and Outreach
• Research Prioritization
• Coastal Development
Background
• Mandated by Executive Order 13158
• Consists of 30 appointed members and non-voting ex officio members
• Diverse membership• Current structure: 2
Subcommittees and 1 Working Group
Recent Accomplishments
• Letter to NOAA and DOI on CMSP (November 2010, May 2010)• Committee recommendations on cultural heritage resources in the
national system (November 2010)• Committee recommendations on climate change in the oceans (April
2010)• Developing an evaluation framework for the National System of MPAs
(September 2009 and December 2008)• Linking ocean observing systems to the national system (December 2008)• Developing MPA management principles on compliance and enforcement
(May 2008)
Charge: Integrating the National System of MPAs with the Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Initiative
• What role should the national system of MPAs play within the broader CMSP initiative?
• How can we ensure that conservation is addressed within regional CMSP plans?
• How can NOAA and DOI build on the spatial data and decision support tools used to develop the national system to inform CMSP?
Charge: Healthy and Resilient MPA Communities and Land/Sea Interactions
• How can the national system help sustain healthy coastal communities?• How can the national system help support community-based MPAs?• How should the national system address important marine-related
resources that are not currently considered “marine environment”?
Charge: Guiding the Development of the Cultural Heritage Track of the National System
• How can NOAA and DOI best support the participation of cultural heritage MPAs within the national system?
• What factors should NOAA and DOI consider in developing the gap analyses for cultural heritage resources?
Potential Areas of Collaboration
• Identifying ways in which recreational uses at MPAs contribute to local communities (socio-economics)
• Encouraging collection and use of information on human uses of the ocean (including recreation) to inform sound ocean policy
• Engaging in National Ocean Policy, including CMSP• Other ideas?