Erich Hoyt has put online several sample sections from the first edition of his book Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises (for the updated expanded version, please consult the 2nd edition). You can read the Introduction
Introduction to Erich Hoyt’s book Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises What is the difference between a marine protected area (MPA) and a sanctuary? Critical habitat for cetaceans defined Ecosystem-based management (EBM) defined The precautionary approach defined MPAs: How big and what level of protection should they have? Exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and the high-seas Claiming new exclusive economic zones (EEZs) in the world ocean Are MPAs the answer? How to make them work. El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve: A zoned MPA How well do MPAs protect cetacean habitat? What do we need to do to protect cetaceans and ecosystems besides creating MPAs? Case study: Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals Type Location Cetacean species Additional species and other features Size of designated protected area Rationale Cetacean research in the Mediterranean, focusing on the Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals Case study: A place for cetaceans in Komodo National Park, proposed for expansion Type Location Cetacean species Additional species and other features Size of designated protected area Size of proposed extension Rationale MPAs and cetaceans in Indonesia Table: Indonesian laws regarding cetaceans and cetacean habitats Cetacean Habitat Directory for MPAs and Sanctuaries
Excerpt from Hoyt, E. 2005. Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises: A worldwide handbook for cetacean habitat conservation. Earthscan, London, 516pp. © Erich Hoyt 2005, all rights reserved.