Ostrom proposed the underpinnings of a framework for the systematic study of the
governance of complex social–ecological systems. Here we hypothesize that Ostrom's …

Abstract In Latin America the small-scale fishery ofmarine benthic invertebrates is based
onhigh-value species. It represents a source offood and employment and generates …

Marine reserves are quickly gaining popularity as a management option for marine
conservation, fisheries, and other human uses of the oceans. Despite the popularity of …

Marine reserves are becoming a popular tool for marine conservation and resource
management worldwide. In the past, reserves have been created with little understanding of …

The intensity of human pressure on marine systems has led to a push for stronger marine
conservation efforts. Recently, marine reserves have become one highly advocated form of …

Estuaries and associated coastal waters support many essential fisheries, a fact which
contributes to their disproportionately high economic value. They are, however, also among …

The reef biota in four Tasmanian marine reserves and at associated unprotected reference
sites was investigated over a 6-year period following protection from fishing. The largest …

The ecological roles of humans in marine communities have been poorly studied. Humans
have special characteristics, such as culture, and are perceived as complex ecological …

The effects of human trampling on two marine intertidal communities were experimentally
tested in the upper-shore algal-barnacle assemblage and mid-shore mussel bed …

Experimental analyses of causes of patterns of distribution and abundance of intertidal
animals and plants on rocky shores have been a major activity for many years. In this review …