{"id":6671,"date":"2024-08-19T14:24:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T20:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pasopacifico.org\/?p=6671"},"modified":"2024-08-21T04:21:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T10:21:58","slug":"building-marine-corridors-for-conservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pasopacifico.org\/building-marine-corridors-for-conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Corridors: Why Have Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The world\u2019s oceans are teeming with all kinds of marine life but it may not stay that way for much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the year 2100, over half<\/a> of the world\u2019s marine species may be extinct. But we can reverse this destructive trend by preserving our marine corridors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to discover how these vital corridors maintain the health of marine ecosystems. If you\u2019re up for the challenge, you can lend Paso Pacifico a hand by volunteering<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marine Corridor: Definition <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One Earth<\/a> defines marine corridors as \u201careas of air and ocean that serve as migration routes for seabirds, fish, and marine mammals across the ocean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting these marine corridors and the biodiversity they hold is challenging, especially when their ranges include different regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is some encouraging news. More than 7% of the world’s oceans<\/a> are currently being protected in some way. We already know that their conservation calls for a strong collaboration between governments, organizations, and locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the 2020 global diversity framework<\/a>, decision-makers must ensure that at least 30% of land and sea areas are protected. They must be selected based on their importance in terms of biodiversity and their contributions to people. This is fundamental to human well-being and a healthy planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Look at the Benefits of Marine Corridors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before all else, let\u2019s clarify one common misconception: Many people believe that marine corridors and marine protected areas (MPAs) are the same thing but they aren\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MPAs restrict human activity in specific sections of the ocean. A bunch of them, with their varying sizes and levels of protection, combine to form \u201cbiological corridors.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When implemented right, they can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n