The Makings of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act: A Legislative History and Analysis
William J. Chandler, Hannah Gillelan May, 2005 Marine Conservation Biology Institute

This article analyzes whether the Sanctuaries Act of 1972 has performed its preservation mission, and how it might be improved to ensure that our marine resources are protected for the future.


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Subject: Environmental Science:Sustainability, Ecosystems:Habitats, Environmental Science:Policy:US National Policy, Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Resources, Geoscience:Geology, Environmental Science:Oceans and Coastal Resources, Biology, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Research Results, Opinion, Policy Resources, Journal Article
Special Interest: Sustainability
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Public Policy, Sustainability, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science