Classification of Protected Areas as a Mechanism for Biodiversity Conservation in Aquatic Environments

Abstract

Aquatic environments are rich in unique biodiversity that cannot be found elsewhere. However, these environments face numerous severe environmental violations that threaten this biodiversity’s existence.

In response, legislators have adopted various mechanisms to preserve biodiversity in these environments. One of the most effective and efficient of these is the classification of protected areas. This research paper will explore the procedures for classifying protected areas, their role in safeguarding biodiversity in aquatic environments and the legal protection of these areas as a means of conserving biodiversity.