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 …
Making protected areas effective for biodiversity, climate and food
The spatial extent of marine and terrestrial protected areas (PAs) was among the most
intensely debated issues prior to the decision about the post‐2020 Global Biodiversity …
intensely debated issues prior to the decision about the post‐2020 Global 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 …
One-third of global protected land is under intense human pressure
In an era of massive biodiversity loss, the greatest conservation success story has been the
growth of protected land globally. Protected areas are the primary defense against …
growth of protected land globally. Protected areas are the primary defense against …
[HTML][HTML] Ocean conservation boosts climate change mitigation and adaptation
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate
solution. However, such claims remain controversial because of the diffuse and poorly …
solution. However, such claims remain controversial because of the diffuse and poorly …
Underprotected marine protected areas in a global biodiversity hotspot
Ocean health is critical for human well-being but is threatened by multiple stressors. Parties
to the Convention on Biological Diversity agreed to protect 10% of their waters by 2020. The …
to the Convention on Biological Diversity agreed to protect 10% of their waters by 2020. The …
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 …
Ecological effects of full and partial protection in the crowded Mediterranean Sea: a regional meta-analysis
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a cornerstone of marine conservation. Globally, the
number and coverage of MPAs are increasing, but MPA implementation lags in many …
number and coverage of MPAs are increasing, but MPA implementation lags in many …
Evaluating the social and ecological effectiveness of partially protected marine areas
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a primary tool for the stewardship, conservation, and
restoration of marine ecosystems, yet 69% of global MPAs are only partially protected (ie …
restoration of marine ecosystems, yet 69% of global MPAs are only partially protected (ie …
Marine partially protected areas: drivers of ecological effectiveness
The number of marine protected areas (MPA s) has grown exponentially worldwide over the
past decade in order to meet international targets. Most of these protected areas allow …
past decade in order to meet international targets. Most of these protected areas allow …