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WILD AID Marine Program & Conference. February 16, 2012. Strategy Overview. Field Programs Galapagos Marine Reserve, PN Machalilla & Galera , Ecuador Costa Rica Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape South East Misool , Indonesia. Conservation through Direct Protection
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WILDAIDMarine Program & Conference February 16, 2012
Strategy Overview Field Programs Galapagos Marine Reserve, PN Machalilla & Galera, Ecuador Costa Rica Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape South East Misool, Indonesia Conservation through Direct Protection We aim to stop the illegal trafficking of wildlife by working with local governing authorities and communities to enforce their marine protected areas. Key Work Areas • Detection Capacity • Patrolling Capacity • Prosecution/Sanction
Improving Detection CapacityGalapagos • Installed VMS monitoring system in May 2009 • Designed a radar/AIS surveillance system • Curriculum guide and training sessions for Patrolling Operations and Control Center Operations for GNPS Wardens.
National AIS Coverage • Stations: • El Jobo • Garza • Alacranes • Isla del Caño • Matapalo • Barra • C. Mono All Coastal and Marine Territory Covered
Global MPA Enforcement ConferenceNovember 25-29, 2012 This conference will: Showcase various tools for MPA enforcement and discuss the pros, cons, and costs involved in different technologies. Explore key components of the law enforcement chain. Discuss effective MPA governance and legal frameworks. Learn from practitioners and authorities from around the world how they have overcome common difficulties in MPAs. Distribute WildAid’s Effective MPA Enforcement publication. More information can be found here: wildaid.org/mpaconference SAN FRANCISCO, CA NOVEMBER 25-29, 2012