The Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation

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Marine Protected Areas

What is a Protected Area?

A protected area means a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated, and managed through legal or other effective means to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values (Dudley 2008 IUCN Guidelines). The ICUN categories apply to terrestrial and marine areas. Only those where the main goal or outcome is conserving nature should be considered a Protected Area. The appropriate ICUN category is assigned based on the primary state objective, which must apply to at least 75% of the site.

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Marine Protected Areas

What is a Protected Area?

A protected area means a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated, and managed through legal or other effective means to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values (Dudley 2008 IUCN Guidelines). The ICUN categories apply to terrestrial and marine areas. Only those where the main goal or outcome is conserving nature should be considered a Protected Area. The appropriate ICUN category is assigned based on the primary state objective, which must apply to at least 75% of the site.

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The Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC) seeks to secure our oceans and mangroves while strengthening our economy and protecting our people from climate impacts.

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This map highlights the protected areas associated with the Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC). The project primarily focuses on marine protected areas (MPAs), some of which extend to and include terrestrial components. As such, the map reflects the MPAs and related sites supported under the project only.

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