Marine protected areas and artificial reefs : A review of the interactions between management and scientific studies

Inshore marine areas host key habitats for the biological cycle ofmany marine populations, but are subject to strong anthropogenic pressure. Uses of inshore areas are multiple and often give rise to conflicting interests. In this context, marine…

We provide details of a restoration programme to restore Hong Kong's marine ecosystems and fisheries through the deployment of artificial reefs (AR) within marine parks and fishery-protected areas (EPA). The programme is being implemented in two…

Abstract The declaration of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Australia generates much confusion and controversy between government conservation and fisheries agencies, the fishing industry and NGOs. There are fundamental differences between the…

Conflicts between conservationists and people seeking access to land and natural resources have caused widespread criticism of conservation organizations and their activities throughout the world. Over the past decade, however, there has been…

If managed in isolation, coastal and marine protected areas (MPAs) are vulnerable to natural resource development and exploitation occurring outside these areas-in particular, overfishing, alteration and destruction of habitats, and water pollution.…

A comprehensive literature review is undertaken of global artificial reefs, their design, application and management. The majority of papers are linked to North American research, reefs constructed from concrete and to the general theme of fisheries…

Existing marine reserves are largely ineffective and as a whole remain insufficient for the protection of coral reef diversity.

1. All reserve designs must be guided by an understanding of natural history and habitat variability. 2. Differences in scale and predictability set aside highly dynamic pelagic systems from terrestrial and nearshore ecosystems, where wildlife…

Informed planning and decision-making in the management of natural resources requires an ability to integrate complex interactions in ecosystems and communicate these effectively to stakeholders. This involves coping with three fundamental dilemmas.…

To increase the effectiveness of the management of attractive and ecologically important marine ecosystems, Marine Protected Areas (MPA) are designated to protect species and the critical habitats on which they depend. Managers of MPAs ask…