A Comparative Study on the Management of Marine Protected Areas Between the Philippines and United Arab Emirates (UAE)

A comparative analysis of marine protected area (MPA) management in the Philippines' Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and the UAE's Marawah MPA reveals distinct strategies for success. Tubbataha's effectiveness stems from robust systems, stakeholder engagement, and resilience, while Marawah's sustainability is underpinned by financial stability. Both sites demonstrate unique biodiversity significance—Tubbataha as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with distinctive coral formations, and Marawah hosting 60% of the world's dugong population and critical turtle habitats. The study highlights that collaboration among stakeholders, community participation, environmental education, and long-term institutional support are key to MPA success, alongside ensuring financial stability through monitoring and adaptive management.

Sumastre-De Los Santos, N. F. (2015). A Comparative Study on the Management of Marine Protected Areas Between the Philippines and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.6852061