Building the Foundation for Two Expanded Marine Protected Areas in Timor-Leste
Expanding a Marine Protected Area (MPA) is more than just defining new boundaries. It requires a thorough understanding of both marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. To support the expansion of the Manufahi MPA into Natarbora and the Metinaro MPA into Ilimano, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) conducted a Marine Rapid Assessment…