Protected Area CS: The Coral Triangle Flashcards
Where is the Misool Foundation?
The Coral Triangle, Indonesia
What is the name of the resort the Misool Foundation runs?
Misool Eco Resort, built entirely from reclaimed woods, no trees were cut down
How large is the privately funded marine reserves?
300,000 acres
What was happening before the Misool Foundation?
Illegal fisherman poaching sea turtles & their eggs, irresponsible fishing - shark carcass thrown
Efforts made by the Misool Foundation
Marine policies go patrol 24 hours
Success of the Misool Foundation establishment
The fish biomass has increased in some areas by 600% ever since Misool Foundation established, x25 more sharks in the reserve than outside
What benefits does the Misool Eco Resort have?
The place attracts high-end tourists -> profit
Who else helps with the conservation of the protected area?
Local communities and government
Successful effect on locals?
The locals are making more money than they ever did as fisherman and their way of life has been safeguarded for generations to come.
