BACKGROUND Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are places in the ocean that receive
protection to safeguard biodiversity from abatable threats. Confusion exists about the …

Baited remote underwater stereo‐video systems (stereo‐BRUVs) are a popular tool to
sample demersal fish assemblages and gather data on their relative abundance and body …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) in the South Pacific have a unique history that calls for a
regional-scale synthesis of MPA impacts and the factors related to positive ecological and …

There has been rapid uptake of stereo‐video‐based sampling techniques to collect species,
abundance and body‐size information on fish assemblages and their associated habitats …

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 …

Monitoring programs that aim to measure the diversity, abundance and biomass of fishes
depend on accurate and reliable biological data to guide the development of robust …

No-take marine reserves (NTRs), ie areas with total fishing restrictions, have been
established worldwide aiming to promote biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Brazil …

Fish surveys form the backbone of reef monitoring and management initiatives throughout
the tropics, and understanding patterns in biases between techniques is crucial if outputs …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a popular conservation strategy aimed at
managing anthropogenic pressures and protecting habitats and the diversity of ocean flora …

Seagrass fishes perform key ecological roles and are a critical component of many of the
world's fisheries. A sound understanding of seagrass fish communities, based on robust …