"Private Islands, Super-Yachts, and Marine Protected Areas," The Hawaii Independent (2014) (original) (raw)

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This article critiques the influence of wealthy individuals and corporations on marine conservation policies, arguing that Marine Protected Areas often serve to enhance the value of private islands and promote luxury tourism rather than genuinely protect marine ecosystems. It highlights significant real estate transactions and initiatives that showcase the alignment of elite interests with marine conservation rhetoric, particularly emphasizing how development under the guise of ecotourism can pose threats to local communities and the environment.

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