Conservation plans are usually developed for regions that encompass only one
environmental realm (terrestrial, freshwater or marine) because of logistical, institutional and …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a common management tool for preserving marine
biodiversity and halting resource depletion. Despite the number of MPAs rapidly increasing …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) form the cornerstone of marine conservation. Identifying
which factors contribute to their success or failure is crucial considering the international …

Triple–bottom-line outcomes from resource management and conservation, where
conservation goals and equity in social outcomes are maximized while overall costs are …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) have the potential to conserve marine resources as well as
provide social and economic benefits to local communities. Yet the percentage of MPAs that …

Conservation designations such as protected areas are increasing in numbers around the
world, yet it is widely reported that many are failing to reach their objectives. They are …

The relentless exploitation and unsustainable use of wildlife, whether for food, medicine or
other uses, is a key concern for conservationists worldwide. Indeed, wildlife conservation …

This paper examines variations in social acceptability of a Marine Protected Area (MPA)
prior to implementation. The influence of a number of factors, including socio-economic …

Fisheries depredation by marine mammals is an economic concern worldwide. We
combined questionnaires, acoustic monitoring, and participatory experiments to investigate …

Abstract The management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and sustainable use of natural
and marine resources require the collective participation of the government and host …