Marine protected areas: at the crossroads of nature conservation and fisheries management
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are designated parts of the ocean that restrict human
activities to a certain degree. MPAs are established around the world using a wide range of …
activities to a certain degree. MPAs are established around the world using a wide range of …
[PDF][PDF] Protecting 30% of the planet for nature: costs, benefits and economic implications
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Anthony Waldron1; Vanessa Adams2; James Allan3; Andy Arnell4; Greg Asner5; Scott Atkinson6; …
Anthony Waldron1; Vanessa Adams2; James Allan3; Andy Arnell4; Greg Asner5; Scott Atkinson6; …
Evaluating ecological benefits of oceanic protected areas
Oceans beyond the continental shelf represent the largest yet least protected environments.
The new agreement to increase protection targets to 30% by 2030 and the recent United …
The new agreement to increase protection targets to 30% by 2030 and the recent United …
Assessing spillover from marine protected areas and its drivers: A meta‐analytical approach
Overfishing may seriously impact fish populations and ecosystems. Marine protected areas
(MPAs) are key tools for biodiversity conservation and fisheries management, yet the …
(MPAs) are key tools for biodiversity conservation and fisheries management, yet the …
Evidence that spillover from Marine Protected Areas benefits the spiny lobster (Panulirus interruptus) fishery in southern California
Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designed to enhance biodiversity and
ecosystem services. Some MPAs are also established to benefit fisheries through increased …
ecosystem services. Some MPAs are also established to benefit fisheries through increased …
RETRACTED: A global network of marine protected areas for food
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are conservation tools that are increasingly implemented,
with growing national commitments for MPA expansion. Perhaps the greatest challenge to …
with growing national commitments for MPA expansion. Perhaps the greatest challenge to …
Spillover benefits from the world's largest fully protected MPA
Previous research has cast doubt on the potential for marine protected areas (MPAs) to
provide refuge and fishery spillover benefits for migratory species as most MPAs are small …
provide refuge and fishery spillover benefits for migratory species as most MPAs are small …
A global test of MPA spillover benefits to recreational fisheries
Marine protected areas (MPAs) have been identified as one of the most effective tools to halt
marine biodiversity loss. However, conflicting evidence from disparate, small-scale studies …
marine biodiversity loss. However, conflicting evidence from disparate, small-scale studies …
Challenging the win-win discourse on conservation and development: analyzing support for marine protected areas
Conservation designations such as protected areas are increasing in numbers around the
world, yet it is widely reported that many are failing to reach their objectives. They are …
world, yet it is widely reported that many are failing to reach their objectives. They are …
Evaluating the evidence for ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine protected areas
We reviewed 140 papers to assess the ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …