The Application of the Integration Principle in the Context of Environmental Protection in the Marine Conservation Units of São Pedro and São Paulo and Trindade and Martim Vaz.
Marine conservation unit; Marine Protected Area; Integration Principle; Public Instruments; Private Instruments; Control
The research addresses the application of the integration principle in the context of environmental protection in the marine conservation units of São Pedro and São Paulo and Trindade and Martim Vaz. Currently, Brazil has 26.47% of Conservation Units in marine biomes, exceeding the minimum percentage established by COP10 in 2010. The research highlights the importance of understanding the economic activities within these protected areas, as well as their laws and fundamental concepts. Issues such as the difficulty of legal and physical control of Marine Protected Areas are discussed, along with the need for compatibility and gaps in regulatory decrees. The research also analyzes the governance of public policies in protected marine areas, highlighting the role of the Ministry of the Environment, IBAMA, and the Chico Mendes Institute. Additionally, topics such as the importance of the Navy in controlling marine resources, the creation of specialized bodies like the National Institute of Oceanographic Research, and the relevance of the Blue Economy in sustainable development are addressed. The research methodology includes the use of sustainability indicators to assess the conditions and trends in relation to established goals and objectives, as well as the analysis of criteria for describing Marine Areas of Ecological and Biological Significance (EBSA). The research aims to contribute to the compatibility between environmental protection and economic activities in marine conservation units, aiming for the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources.