The book is intended to introduce marine parks and reserves as a means of management for coastal environments in Southeast Asia. It describes the plight of coastal resource habitats and why and how marine parks and reserves can serve as specific management approaches for these areas. Marine parks and reserves, provide a practical, implementable and logical beginning for effective coastal resource management. Brief descriptions are given of the following marine parks and reserves, detailing their associated benefits and management; Bali Barat Marine Reserve, Bali, Indonesia; Apo Island Marine Reserve, Negros, Philippines; Sumilon Island Marine Park, Cebu, Philippines; Paulau Redang Marine Park, Pulau Redang, Malaysia.