Integrative and proactive conservation approaches are critical to the long-term persistence
of biodiversity. Molecular data can provide important information on evolutionary processes …

We reviewed 140 papers to assess the ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …

Aim Intraspecific genetic variation is a key component of biodiversity, with higher diversity
indicating greater resilience and population substructuring suggesting unique evolutionary …

'Linefish'is a uniquely South African term used to describe marine fishes that are captured
using hook and line. The South African linefishery is a complex socio-ecological system that …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a powerful technique for the non-invasive and
comprehensive monitoring of entire ecosystems. Despite its many advantages, the use of …

Saurida is a unique fishery commodity because it is difficult to differentiate visually. They can
be only effectively con-served once accurately identified. This study aimed to determine the …

South Africa is considered one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, and as
a signatory to the Convention for Biological Diversity, has committed to meeting the Aichi …

Functional diversity, defined as the variation in the traits of individuals, populations and
assemblages, provides information overlooked by traditional biodiversity measures …