Chinese attitudes towards the protection and preservation of the marine environment in the south china sea: a further analysis on coral reef ecosystems

Coral reefs are dying at an alarming rate. Millions of people depend on coral reefs for their sustenance and livelihood, yet this vital ecosystem may soon be lost (Davidson, 2002). While there exists a wide array of national and supranational initiatives that attempt to protect and preserve marine environments, this paper focuses on the Chinese national and international legal instruments that provide for coral reef protection