TY  - BOOK
AU  - De Silva, M.W.R.N.
TI  - A Strategy for the Rational Management of Coral Reefs
PY  - 1985///,
N2  - There is a felt need in many developing countries of the Indo-Pacific to convince policy makers and administrators of the need to rationally manage their coral reef ecosystems for long term benefits. Although scientists have painstakingly worked out guidelines for rationally managing coral reefs, there is very little concrete evidence based on socio-economic considerations to convince governments of the short-sightedness of allowing the destruction of their coral reefs for short term gain. It is suggested, that scientists look for evidence to convince policy makers, administrators as well as users and abusers of coral reefs of the socio-economic value of this ecosystem, in addition to its scientific value. To be viable, management plans for coral reefs should not only be scientifically sound but politically acceptable as well

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