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MPA ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 

Whatever your mission is we can help. We have the ability to offer assessments and solutions on any variety of MPA issues.
Many factors are taken into consideration in the planning of a successful enforcement strategy. These multiple layers of input include: 

  • Location and accessibility

  • Available funding for start up and maintaining a credible deterrent both now and through the future

  • Socioeconomic considerations for the areaLevel of protection needed for the area

  • An assessment of the most effective and efficient system available
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  • Level of resources available in both personnel and logistics
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Learn about our training programs.
To help you meet your mission, we pose the following questions:​

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  • Are you engaged in a feasibility study of a proposed MPA? 
 
  • Is your existing program not working or not very effective?
 
  • Have you considered a needs assessment to protect the area, i.e. small boats, large boats, planes, satellite or other equipment?  
 
  • Do you require projections of personnel types and numbers, logistics and support?
 
  • Have you evaluated your rules and regulations to ensure they are effective and easy to comprehend?
 
  • Are your rules enforceable, in even the most remote environment?
 
  • Are you following protocol for evidence collection and handling?
 
  • Do you know how to follow proper chain of custody to make a solid case?
 
  • Does your MPA enforcement team need to become more effective and efficient with existing resources?
 
  • How can your team do more with what you have?
 
  • Do you need recommendations on vessels and equipment such as motors, GPS, radar, etc.?
 
  • Have you considered what activities you need to undertake in order to maintain your MPA?
 
  • Have you collected data or carried out inventories of your natural resources?
 
  • Have you analyzed your data?
 
  • Do you know what kind of public access you want to provide?
 
  • What species to you want to protect, encourage or discourage?
 
  • Have you considered the infrastructure you need to protect your area?
 
  • Have you considered alternatives and developed scenarios?
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  • Have you assigned responsibilities to individuals or groups for reaching your objectives?