Connectivity, or the exchange of individuals among marine populations, is a central topic in
marine ecology. For most benthic marine species with complex life cycles, this exchange …

Adult and juvenile mobility has a considerable influence on the functioning of marine
protected areas. It is recognized that adult and juvenile movement reduces the core benefits …

The study and implementation of no-take marine reserves have increased rapidly over the
past decade, providing ample data on the biological effects of reserve protection for a wide …

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 …

The principles of systematic conservation planning are now widely used by governments
and non-government organizations alike to develop biodiversity conservation plans for …

Throughout the world “fishing the line” is a frequent harvesting tactic in communities where
no‐take marine reserves are designated. This practice of concentrating fishing effort at the …

Rafting of marine and terrestrial organisms has important ecological, biogeographical and
evolutionary implications. Herein the general principles of rafting are described and how …

We identified 20 global key conservation sites for all marine (123) and freshwater (6)
mammal species based on their geographic ranges. We created geographic range maps for …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are major tools to protect biodiversity and sustain fisheries.
For species with a sedentary adult phase and a dispersive larval phase, the effectiveness of …

Few traits are shared by all species of animals and plants. Movement is a noteworthy
exception. Although many species seem permanently locked to a particular place, they …