Coastal Community Resource Centers Coastal Community Resource
Centers (CCRCs) might be likened to "acupressure points"
established at key locations around the world to bring a
restorative effect on a global scale. They are creative, multi-
purpose facilities built with local communities and their
particular setting in mind. Dedicated to the conservation and
protection of mangrove forests, these centers are also important
resources for groups concerned with associated marine
ecosystems, such as sea grass beds and coral reefs. 22 Community
Resource Centers in 10 countries: Andaman Islands, Cambodia,
Honduras, India (3), Indonesia (8), Nigeria, Senegal, Sri Lanka
(4), Thailand, and Timor Leste. - demonstration sites for
community-based coastal resource management - training,
education, and research centers - regional “nodes” for global
networking and information and skill sharing - meeting centers -
interpretive centers Stakeholders served include: local
governments, and The CCRC concept originated in 2000 in Sou