The MPA Guide: A framework to achieve global goals for the ocean
BACKGROUND Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are places in the ocean that receive
protection to safeguard biodiversity from abatable threats. Confusion exists about the …
protection to safeguard biodiversity from abatable threats. Confusion exists about the …
Systems integration for global sustainability
BACKGROUND Many key global sustainability challenges are closely intertwined
(examples are provided in the figure). These challenges include air pollution, biodiversity …
(examples are provided in the figure). These challenges include air pollution, biodiversity …
Protecting the global ocean for biodiversity, food and climate
The ocean contains unique biodiversity, provides valuable food resources and is a major
sink for anthropogenic carbon. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an effective tool for …
sink for anthropogenic carbon. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an effective tool for …
No-take marine reserves are the most effective protected areas in the ocean
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an essential tool for reversing the global degradation of
ocean life. Hence, it is important to know which types of MPAs are more effective, and under …
ocean life. Hence, it is important to know which types of MPAs are more effective, and under …
[HTML][HTML] Why local people do not support conservation: Community perceptions of marine protected area livelihood impacts, governance and management in Thailand
Conservation success is often predicated on local support for conservation which is strongly
influenced by perceptions of the impacts that are experienced by local communities and …
influenced by perceptions of the impacts that are experienced by local communities and …
Capacity shortfalls hinder the performance of marine protected areas globally
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being used globally to conserve marine
resources. However, whether many MPAs are being effectively and equitably managed, and …
resources. However, whether many MPAs are being effectively and equitably managed, and …
Marine reserves can mitigate and promote adaptation to climate change
Strong decreases in greenhouse gas emissions are required to meet the reduction trajectory
resolved within the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, even these decreases will not avert …
resolved within the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, even these decreases will not avert …
Larval dispersal and movement patterns of coral reef fishes, and implications for marine reserve network design
AL Green, AP Maypa, GR Almany… - Biological …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Well‐designed and effectively managed networks of marine reserves can be effective tools
for both fisheries management and biodiversity conservation. Connectivity, the demographic …
for both fisheries management and biodiversity conservation. Connectivity, the demographic …
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 …
Designing marine reserve networks for both conservation and fisheries management
Marine protected areas (MPAs) that exclude fishing have been shown repeatedly to
enhance the abundance, size, and diversity of species. These benefits, however, mean little …
enhance the abundance, size, and diversity of species. These benefits, however, mean little …