Sharks: Conservation, Governance and Management: Conservation, Governance and Management

ISBN-13: 9780415844765 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 352 str.

Erika J. Techera;Natalie Klein;¬Abar

Opis

There has been a rapid decline in populations of many shark species, while new science has emerged of the critical role they play in marine ecosystems. However, this book shows that conservation law and policy have been slow to develop, with only a small number of iconic species being protected worldwide.

Spis treści

Part 1: Introduction  1. Approaches to Conservation and Governance of Marine Species  2. The State of Scientific Knowledge. 3. The Existing Global Legal Regimes  Part 2: Governance Challenges  4. The Science-Law Disconnect  5. The Challenges for International Governance  6. Human Perceptions and Attitudes  Part 3: Role of Actors and Stakeholders  7. Collaborations for Conservation  8. The Role of the Tourism Industry  9. NGOs and Specialist Groups  Part 4: Economic Risks and Rewards  10. Economic Perspectives  11. Iconic Species: Great White Sharks, Basking Sharks and Whale Sharks  12. Species at the Intersection  Part 5: Tools and Techniques for Conservation and Governance  13. Species Listing  14. The Role of Sanctuaries  15. Fisheries Management and Regulations  Part 6: Synergies and Solutions  16. The Way Forward

O autorze

Erika Techera is a Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Australia. 

Natalie Klein is a Professor at the Macquarie Law School, Macquarie University, Australia.