THE MARINE PROTECTED AREAS OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

Abstract

This article analyzes the situation of the Argentine Republic for the protection of Marine Areas in order to conserve biodiversity and ecosystem processes. In this regard, we see how the normative process began in 2013 with the creation of the first Protected Marine Area Namuncurá Banco Burdwood I and continued with the creation of a National System of Protected Marine Areas and the creation of two new protected areas: Namuncurá Banco Burdwood II and Yaganes. In line with this, and notwithstanding the progress made by the country in terms of care and conservation of these spaces, there is a lack of Management and Conservation Plans, as well as human and economic resources, in order for the legal protection of these areas to be truly effective.