Marine reserves are a key tool for the conservation of marine biodiversity, yet only~ 2.5% of
the world's oceans are protected. The integration of marine reserves into connected …

Background There is global pressure to protect more of the world's oceans, primarily to
protect biodiversity, and to fulfill the “30 by 30” goal set by the International Union for the …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an important tool in hel** to protect biodiversity in the
oceans. Recent ratification of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) have been established across the globe to mitigate the
effects of multiple stressors on marine communities. In many locations, MPAs have …

While estuaries are considered valuable nurseries for many harvested fish species, little
quantitative data exist about the spatial scales over which estuaries supply individuals to …

Rocky reefs of New South Wales (NSW) are characterised by a mosaic of habitats, including
kelp forest and urchin-grazed barrens. These habitats support a diversity of dependent …

Preserving biodiversity over time is a pressing challenge for conservation science. A key
goal of marine protected areas (MPAs) is to maintain stability in species composition, via …

Marine fisheries in coastal ecosystems in many areas of the world have historically removed
large‐bodied individuals, potentially impairing ecosystem functioning and the long‐term …

Fisheries stock assessments typically determine stock-status using estimates of unfished
biomass generated from fisheries dependent data. Due to limitations and biases in these …

Abstract Partially Protected Areas (PPAs) are a ubiquitous management tool, yet their
ecological effects are often poorly understood. Here, we compare conservation outcomes for …