White Paper: Using a Business Plan Format for Drafting MPA Management Plans in the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative.

The article discusses the steps undertaken in formulating a Marine Protected Areas (MPA) management plans. In order to come up with a responsive management plan several approaches were considered including management plans of agencies concerned with area planning and business plans being used by entrepreneurial organizations. The business plan approach was given emphasis for its capability to guide activities which can be readily adjusted to new knowledge during implementation. Likewise, a business plan can justify its financial conclusions which is necessary in evaluating funding requirements.