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 …

Seascape connectivity (landscape connectivity in the sea) can modify reserve performance
in low‐energy marine ecosystems (eg, coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass), but it is not …

Current methods in conservation planning for promoting the persistence of biodiversity
typically focus on either representing species geographic distributions or maintaining …

Marine biodiversity is becoming increasingly threatened worldwide. To help address this,
networks of no take marine reserves are being promoted as a means of conserving …

Connectivity is now a common consideration in conservation planning, but we need further
empirical evidence for the role of connectivity in catalyzing reserve function. We examined …

Marine reserves are widely used throughout the world to prevent overfishing and conserve
biodiversity, but uncertainties remain about their optimal design. The effects of marine …

The global loss of biodiversity threatens unique biota and the functioning and services of
ecosystems essential for human wellbeing. To safeguard biodiversity and ecosystem …

Networks of marine reserves are increasingly being promoted as a means of conserving
marine biodiversity. One consideration in designing systems of marine reserves is the …

Marine reserves, areas closed to all fishing and other extractive activities, provide a refuge
for species of commercial and conservation importance. Given the considerable resources …

Connectivity is regarded globally as a guiding principle for conservation planning, but due to
difficulties in quantifying connectivity, empirical data remain scarce. Lack of meaningful …