Biomes of importance
Marine Biome
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are vital in conserving marine biodiversity.
Also areas closed to fishing are being increasingly recognised as a very good way of rebuilding degrading fish-stocks, and an essential complement to controls on fishing effort.
Yet MPAs are a relatively new approach in marine conservation and cover less than 1% of the seas. IUCN has long argued that many more are needed and fast.
Mountains Biome
Water will be one of the most important issues in the 21st Century.
Mountains especially those with cloud forests have a crucial role, acting as giant water towers.
Protected areas are the best way of preserving delicate mountain environments and so safeguarding water supplies to lowland towns and cities.
