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Marine and Coastal Science Research and Comprehensive Monitoring Programme

Goal:
 

To conduct an on going quantitative and qualitative assessment of habitat and biodiversity loss, marine environment pollution, coastal areas degradation in the RSGA marine environment and coastal areas; verification of critically threatened areas; transboundary diagnostic analysis; adaptive management and design and establishment of monitoring methodology/programme.

 

Rational  

 

 

Cooperation in scientific research, monitoring, assessment and in combating pollution is prioritised in the Jeddah Convention (1982): Article X – Scientific and Technological Cooperation. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of various marine ecosystem parameters will provide the foundation for improved decision making at all levels and formulation and implementation of sustainable development policy.
 

 

Background:

PERSGA executed its initial activities (1999-2005) through a diverse set of training events and workshops.  Surveys were carried out to assess the regional status of coral reefs, mangroves, marine turtles and breeding seabirds; Standard Survey Methods for key habitats and species were prepared and regional action plans were developed.  The availability of such a foundation of information forms the basis for further monitoring and assessment of ecosystems to ensure that adverse trends are detected in sufficient time to implement remedial actions, and to objectively test the effectiveness of existing environmental management practices. PERSGA aims to repeat Trans-boundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) every five years to monitor the changes in the environment, and to produce a State of the Marine Environment Report (SOMER)[1] every three years. PERSGA will make such reports and analyses online and accessible to the public.

 

Research and Monitoring Activities:

PERSGA's science, research and monitoring activities cover the following primary issues:

To learn more, please view PERSGA's Research and Monitoring Conceptual Framework
 

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Working Group of Marine and Coastal Science Research and Comprehensive Monitoring Programme
 

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