Marine protected areas in Algeria: Future marine protected area of “Taza” (SW Mediterranean), continuing challenges and new opportunities facing an integrated coastal management

- We examine the progress that Algeria has been made for the purpose of creating MPAs.
- We present an overview of the current situation of MPAs in Algeria.
- We demonstrate the effectiveness of integrated and sustainable management tools for the protection of the coastal areas.
- We shed the light on the lessons learned from the establishment process of Taza MPA.
- We conclude with some recommendations for improving an integrated management.