Illegal use of natural resources is a threat to biodiversity globally, but research on illegal
activities has methodological challenges. We examined 100 studies that empirically identify …

Nature conservation relies largely on peoples' rule adherence. However, noncompliance in
the conservation context is common: it is one of the largest illegal activities in the world …

Marine ecosystems are suffering severe depletion of apex predators worldwide [1–4]; shark
declines are principally due to conservative life-histories and fisheries overexploitation [5–8] …

Crime is often perceived as an urban issue rather than a problem that occurs in rural areas,
but how far is this view tenable? This book explores the relationship between crime and …

No‐take marine reserves are increasingly popular tools for conservation and fisheries
management. While much attention has been paid to evaluating the effects of design …

Ecosystem-based management on coral reefs has historically focused on biodiversity
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …

Illegal exploitation of resources is a cause of environmental degradation worldwide. The
effectiveness of conservation initiatives such as marine protected areas relies on users' …

Effective conservation depends upon people's compliance with regulations, yet non‐
compliance (eg poaching) is often the rule rather than the exception. Poaching is often …

Understanding fishers' compliance is essential for the successful management of marine
protected areas. We used the random response technique (RRT) to assess recreational …

Monitoring compliance and enforcing laws are integral to ensuring the success of marine
protected areas (MPAs), but traditional monitoring techniques are costly and resource …