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coastal and marine resources and their uses. In

coastal communities, stakeholders include

local residents and fisher people, as well as

members of other groups such as:

• MPA management

• Members of the local municipality

• The tourism industry (tour operators, hotels,
restaurants, etc.)

• The fishing industry (local and non-local)
• Local biodiversity conservation

organizations

• Community development organizations

• Indigenous people‘s organizations

• Coastal farming communities

• Transportation authorities

There are more than political advantages to be

gained by involving stakeholders. When a

community has management responsibility,

feels involved, and understands the benefits

that will come to them from responsible MPA

management and from sustainable tourism,

there is a good chance that they will use more

care in using the MPA‘s resources and in

supporting responsible tourism practices. For

example, the quantity of fish and shellfish

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