Faculty Advisor
Garvin, Ann
Faculty Advisor
Peet, R. Creighton
Center
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sponsor
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Abstract
This report, prepared for the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, focuses on the process of implementing marine ecosystem-based management in Puerto Rico. We developed steps to implement marine reserves throughout Puerto Rico through the analysis of the Luis Pena Channel Natural Reserve in Culebra, a small island east of Puerto Rico, and the proposed Turrumote marine reserve in Lajas, a municipality in southwestern Puerto Rico. We also conducted an assessment of the different designations for marine protected areas and provided recommendations to simplify the current system.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
May 2006
Project Type
Interactive Qualifying Project
Copyright Statement
All authors have granted to WPI a nonexclusive royalty-free license to distribute copies of the work, subject to other agreements. Copyright is held by the author or authors, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
Accessibility
Unrestricted
Advisor Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Advisor Department
Interdisciplinary Programs