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Areas near MPAs can benefit economically from the people that it will draw. Aesthetic improvements, auxiliary services, related attractions can all work together as the basis for non-consumptive uses of the MPA.
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Environmental Benefits and Ecosystem Services:
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Energy, erosion protection, filtering, nutrient cycling, remediation are all beneficial functions of marine ecosystems that can be supported by MPAs.
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Cultural Heritage:
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Areas of particular cultural value can also be protected by MPAs. Examples include prominent shipwrecks, archaeological sites, the locations of traditional practices, and areas of particular aesthetic beauty.