Mpatlas reports protected areas that are not only legally designated but are also fully implemented and providing conservation benefits on the water. In addition to recording fully implemented sites that are currently protected, we also. If you are in need of a subset of mpatlas data or any custom analysis beyond what is listed here, please contact us with your request, and we will do what we can to help.
We also track committed or. Mpatlas now includes a new interactive web map interface that allows users to explore mpas assessed with the mpa guide framework using a series of filters and views. The marine protection atlas (mpatlas.org) was created by the marine conservation institute to more effectively communicate levels of marine protection worldwide.
This is a step by step guide on the method used to calculate global protected areas coverage in www.mpatlas.org. Start with the latest mpatlas database export version found at download data. The team at the atlas of marine protection (mpatlas.org) endeavors to track marine protection levels as commitments by countries to increase mpa coverage become due. The marine protection atlas (mpatlas), a project of marine conservation institute, was launched in 2012 as a way to provide a more nuanced picture of global marine protection.
The mpatlas database emphasizes on the water regulations that contribute to global marine protection.