Humanity will soon define a new era for nature—one that seeks to transform decades of
underwhelming responses to the global biodiversity crisis. Area-based conservation efforts …

The world's coral reefs are rapidly transforming, with decreasing coral cover and new
species configurations. These new Anthropocene reefs pose a challenge for conservation; …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being used globally to conserve marine
resources. However, whether many MPAs are being effectively and equitably managed, and …

Overfishing may seriously impact fish populations and ecosystems. Marine protected areas
(MPAs) are key tools for biodiversity conservation and fisheries management, yet the …

Movement of fishes in the aquatic realm is fundamental to their ecology and survival.
Movement can be driven by a variety of biological, physiological and environmental factors …

No-take marine protected areas (MPAs) are a commonly applied tool to reduce human
fishing impacts on marine and coastal ecosystems. However, conservation outcomes of …

Coastal marine ecosystems provide critical goods and services to humanity but many are
experiencing rapid degradation. The need for effective restoration tools capable of …

Aim As a step towards providing support for an ecological approach to strengthening marine
protected areas (MPAs) and meeting international commitments, this study combines …

The structure of seafloor terrain affects the distribution and diversity of animals in all
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …

Aim Connectivity structures populations, communities and ecosystems in the sea. The extent
of connectivity is, therefore, predicted to also influence the outcomes of conservation …