Increased connectivity and depth improve the effectiveness of marine reserves.

ABSTRACT: 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 networks representing all habitats has been encouraged by international agreements, yet the benefits of this design has not been tested empirically. Australia has one of the largest systems of marine reserves, providing a rare opportunity to assess how connectivity influences conservation success. An Australia-wide dataset was collected using baited remote underwater video systems deployed across a depth range from 0 to 100 m to assess the effectiveness of marine reserves for protecting teleosts subject to commercial and recreational fishing. A meta-analytical comparison of 73 fished species within 91 marine reserv

SUBMITTER: Goetze JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8360116 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature