The Science of Marine Reserves

The Science of Marine Reserves Project is an international collaboration to study, synthesize, and share the scientific information about marine reserves and other types of marine protected areas around the world.

WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SAY?

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There are five versions: a U.S. version in English and Spanish, an international version in English, a Latin American and Caribbean version in English and Spanish, and a European and Mediterranean version in English. The booklets are accompanied by a 15-minute video first released in 2002.The materials are designed to be used by natural resource managers, government officials, scientists, and the interested public.

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International 

United States 

Latin America and Caribbean

European

Mediterranean

DOWNLOAD PROJECT BOOKLETS

The Science of Marine Reserves International cover image
INTERNATIONAL
The Science of Marine Reserves United States cover image
UNITED STATES - ENGLISH
The Science of Marine Reserves United States cover image
UNITED STATES - SPANISH
The Science of Marine Reserves Latin America and the Caribbean cover image
LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN - ENGLISH
The Science of Marine Reserves Latin America and the Caribbean cover image
LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN - SPANISH
The Science of Marine Reserves European Union cover image
EUROPEAN UNION
The Science of Marine Reserves Mediterranean Sea cover image
MEDITERRANEAN SEA