Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Honduran coastline, with its rich marine biodiversity and position as part of the Mesoamerican Reef, faces serious threats from climate change, pollution, and unsustainable economic activities. This paper examines Honduras’ protected areas, wetlands, and coastal-marine ecosystems, highlighting their environmental importance and critical conservation challenges. It addresses the impacts of illegal fishing, coral bleaching, and poor solid waste management, proposing integrated policies and strategies to mitigate these issues. Community participation, along with effective environmental governance, is essential to protect these vulnerable ecosystems and ensure their long-term sustainability.
DOI: 10.21134/mchp3z79
Author: Cornelia María Trau Rodas
Institution: University of Alicante
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405511244