Conservation Status of the Listed Marine Fossil Sites in the Macizo de Anaga Biosphere Reserve (Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain)

摘要: Owing to their characteristics and origins, palaeontological objects should indeed be considered within the scope of natural heritage, since they are items not arising from human action. However, in Canary Islands, dependent on historical heritage legislation. The fossil record Canaries is exceptional important, it has been preserved context active oceanic volcanic islands. first fossils found archipelago marine, belonging Jurassic period extend up Holocene. These sites can a non-renewable resource with high risk disappearance, which we know how conserve protect. To this effect, marine Anaga were assessed. Each therefore rated terms scientific, sociocultural socioeconomic value, as well damage risks, part goal documenting exact present state. assessment applied 26 criteria, maintain objectivity. Results show high-risk level under, its general importance (they scored more than 1.9 out 3 points). site Tachero highest value stands most parameters. also contribute idea that palaeobiological conservation useful preserve current biodiversity. Aided by assessment, resources Islands will help diversifying tourism enhancing sustainable economic growth archipelago.