Maintaining the current state of ecosystem services from freshwater and marine ecosystems
around the world is at risk. Cumulative effects of multiple human pressures on ecosystem …

Reef predators play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems and are
an important component of Hawaii's recreational and commercial fisheries. In response to …

Over 5,000 marine protected areas (MPAs) exist around the world. Most are small (median
size of~ 2 km2) and designed primarily for the conservation of a single flagship species …

Tropical seagrass meadows are critical habitats for many fish species, yet few studies have
investigated the influence of multiple scale-dependent factors and marine protected areas …

While elasmobranchs are often a designated feature in Marine Protected Areas, there are
few studies that have evaluated the effectiveness of spatial fishery restrictions on their …

Connectivity between spawning and nursery grounds influences the colonization,
replenishment and resilience of populations of marine organisms. Connectivity rate …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been implemented as a spatial management
tool throughout the world in order to meet targets for marine biodiversity conservation. The …

The ability of local communities to sustainably manage natural resource harvests in coral
reefs ecosystem depends heavily on the strength of traditional institutions. Coastal …

Fish conservation in estuaries is complex because there are diverse social values and
interests associated with estuarine ecosystems and multiple ecological processes (eg …

Coastal zones and their rocky reefs are the most productive areas in the world and offer
important economic benefits to society and also invaluable ecosystem services. Thus, the …