The Bahamas' marine waters are a key national asset and the health of the oceans is inextricably linked to the sustainability of economic livelihoods for coastal communities and Bahamians generally. They also provide a range of essential goods and services that would be extremely costly to restore or replace once lost. If our use of them is well managed they can meet a broad range of economic, social and cultural aspirations. The Government recognises that ecosystem health and integrity is fundamental to ecologically sustainable development.
The Bahamas' marine waters are a key national asset and the health of the oceans is inextricably linked to the sustainability of economic livelihoods for coastal communities and Bahamians generally. They also provide a range of essential goods and services that would be extremely costly to restore or replace once lost. If our use of them is well managed they can meet a broad range of economic, social and cultural aspirations. The Government recognises that ecosystem health and integrity is fundamental to ecologically sustainable development.
['Coastal communities']