RT null T1 Marine and Coastal Protected Areas A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, A1 International Coral Reef Action Network, K1 marine area K1 marine ecosystem K1 marine environment K1 coastal area PB United Nations Environment Programme YR 2006 FD 2006-03 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/13622 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/13622 NO Marine and coastal protected areas (MCPAs) are now universallyrecognized as key tools for the conservation andmanagement of marine species, habitats and ecosystems.The need is clear: coastal development and populationgrowth, depleted marine resources, pollution of coastalecosystems, degradation of coral reefs, and dramatic lossof biodiversity are but a few of the warning signs thaturgent action is needed. NO https://www.unep.org/regionalseas/ DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 18, 2026