The MPA Guide: A framework to achieve global goals for the ocean
K Grorud-Colvert, J Sullivan-Stack, C Roberts… - Science, 2021 - science.org
BACKGROUND Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are places in the ocean that receive
protection to safeguard biodiversity from abatable threats. Confusion exists about the …
protection to safeguard biodiversity from abatable threats. Confusion exists about the …
A global deal for nature: guiding principles, milestones, and targets
The Global Deal for Nature (GDN) is a time-bound, science-driven plan to save the diversity
and abundance of life on Earth. Pairing the GDN and the Paris Climate Agreement would …
and abundance of life on Earth. Pairing the GDN and the Paris Climate Agreement would …
The blue acceleration: the trajectory of human expansion into the ocean
Does humanity's future lie in the ocean? As demand for resources continues to grow and
land-based sources decline, expectations for the ocean as an engine of human …
land-based sources decline, expectations for the ocean as an engine of human …
Protecting the global ocean for biodiversity, food and climate
The ocean contains unique biodiversity, provides valuable food resources and is a major
sink for anthropogenic carbon. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an effective tool for …
sink for anthropogenic carbon. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an effective tool for …
Climate change, human impacts, and coastal ecosystems in the Anthropocene
Q He, BR Silliman - Current Biology, 2019 - cell.com
Coastal zones, the world's most densely populated regions, are increasingly threatened by
climate change stressors—rising and warming seas, intensifying storms and droughts, and …
climate change stressors—rising and warming seas, intensifying storms and droughts, and …
Global kelp forest restoration: past lessons, present status, and future directions
Kelp forest ecosystems and their associated ecosystem services are declining around the
world. In response, marine managers are working to restore and counteract these declines …
world. In response, marine managers are working to restore and counteract these declines …
Nature and COVID-19: The pandemic, the environment, and the way ahead
JA McNeely - Ambio, 2021 - Springer
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought profound social, political, economic, and
environmental challenges to the world. The virus may have emerged from wildlife reservoirs …
environmental challenges to the world. The virus may have emerged from wildlife reservoirs …
[HTML][HTML] Revisiting “success” and “failure” of marine protected areas: a conservation scientist perspective
Marine protected areas (MPAs) form the cornerstone of marine conservation. Identifying
which factors contribute to their success or failure is crucial considering the international …
which factors contribute to their success or failure is crucial considering the international …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing real progress towards effective ocean protection
Abstract The United Nations' target for global ocean protection is 10% of the ocean in Marine
Protected Areas (MPAs) by 2020. There has been remarkable progress in the last decade …
Protected Areas (MPAs) by 2020. There has been remarkable progress in the last decade …
Management priorities for marine invasive species
Managing invasive alien species is particularly challenging in the ocean mainly because
marine ecosystems are highly connected across broad spatial scales. Eradication of marine …
marine ecosystems are highly connected across broad spatial scales. Eradication of marine …