Humanity will soon define a new era for nature—one that seeks to transform decades of
underwhelming responses to the global biodiversity crisis. Area-based conservation efforts …

In a world of 9 billion people and a widening income gap between the rich and poor, it is
time to rethink how aquaculture can strengthen its contribution to the second UN …

Local support is important for the longevity of conservation initiatives. The literature suggests
that perceptions of ecological effectiveness, social impacts, and good governance will …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) socio-ecological effectiveness depends on a number of
management and governance elements, among which stakeholder engagement and …

Protected areas (PAs) can help address biodiversity loss by promoting conservation while
fostering economic development through sustainable tourism. Nature-based tourism can …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are widely used for ocean conservation, yet the relative
impacts of various types of MPAs are poorly understood. We estimated impacts on fish …

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

Non-compliance regularly negates the effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs)
worldwide. Understanding and addressing non-compliance is critical given continued efforts …

Well-resourced marine protected areas (MPA) are better managed, leading to improved
ecological outcomes. Tourism is often cited as an important source of financial support for …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a cornerstone of marine conservation efforts,
with the potential to protect biodiversity and provide socioeconomic benefits. We quantified …