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Resources

These pages provide you with a range of resources to learn about MPAs and ocean issues in more depth, as well as find out how to get more involved in marine conservation, either as a professional or amateur ocean steward!

Oceans in Google Earth

Get Google Earth 5.0 with new ocean functionality and explore new layers and tours of MPAs available on Protect Planet Ocean. See fisheries as you have never seen them before, explore the Science of Marine Reserve sites or see the new Marine National Monument sites declared by the United States.
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Publications

Recommended Tools and Materials: Search our virtual library of recommended guidebooks, publications, and other materials related to critical marine conservation issues from climate change to economic valuations to spatial planning.
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IUCN WCPA-Marine publications: Download the most recent publications from IUCN-WCPA Marine, including our Plan of Action and guideline documents on Establishing Networks of Marine Protected Areas.
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Country commitments to marine protection targets

Search for commitments made by your country to protect the oceans.
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Protect Planet Ocean Reviews

Regional reports that celebrate ocean successes and find viable solutions to the challenges many regions face in achieving adequate ocean protection.
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Science of Marine Reserves

About the Science of Marine Reserves project: learn how and why it is important to study the effects of marine reserves.
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Effects of Marine Reserves around the world: Discover the marine reserves around the world that have been studied by scientists, and see how protection changed the environment
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Detailed Case Studies: Dive into more depth on our dynamic case study pages
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Lessons learned: - Read about lessons learned from case studies that help improve our knowledge on how to design marine reserves
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Ocean Experts

Meet ocean experts from around the world, who are working hard to better understand and protect our ocean world. We hope their stories will inspire you to take the plunge yourself and join our exciting work, above the surface or even below the waves!
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Jobs

A compilation of websites where you can search for jobs, voluntary work experience opportunities, and research projects in marine conservation.
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Join our community and keep up to date with new advancements in marine conservation and our knowledge of the oceans.
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