Coastal resources of Bocas del Toro, Panama : tourism and development pressures and the quest for sustainability /
"The Bocas del Toro region on the Caribbean coast of northwestern Panama offers a mosaic of diverse habitats, natural resources, and cultures. During the past two decades, the region has become extremely popular with tourists and new expatriate residents. The increasing popularity of Bocas del...
| Other Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English, includes abstracts in both English and Spanish. |
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Coral Gables, Florida, USA :
University of Miami,
[2018]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "The Bocas del Toro region on the Caribbean coast of northwestern Panama offers a mosaic of diverse habitats, natural resources, and cultures. During the past two decades, the region has become extremely popular with tourists and new expatriate residents. The increasing popularity of Bocas del Toro presents challenges to the sustainability of its unique natural and cultural environments. This publication explores Bocas del Toro's marine and coastal resources, examines the threats they face from the region's accelerating development, and points out paths for the region's sustainable future"--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper. |
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| Item Description: | "Glossary": pages 9-11. |
| Physical Description: | 263 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), graphs (some color), maps (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789962646778 9962646774 |