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

Acoustic telemetry (AT) is a rapidly evolving technique used to track the movements of
aquatic animals. As the capacity of AT research expands it is important to optimize its …

A close relationship between adult abundance and stock productivity may not exist for many
marine fish stocks, resulting in concern that the management goal of maximum sustainable …

Many marine fishes mate in massive and spectacular gatherings at predictable times and
places. These spawning aggregations are often attractive targets of fisheries. Many …

Among threats to marine species, overfishing has often been highlighted as a major
contributor to population declines and yet fishing effort has increased globally over the past …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a key tool for achieving goals for biodiversity
conservation and human well-being, including improving climate resilience and equitable …

While the ocean has suffered many losses, there is increasing evidence that important
progress is being made in marine conservation. Examples include striking recoveries of …

Co‐operation in the management of shared fish stocks is often necessary to achieve
sustainability and reduce uncertainty. The United States of America (USA) and Mexico share …

Many large-bodied marine fishes that form spawning aggregations, such as the Nassau
grouper (Epinephelus striatus), have suffered regional overfishing due to exploitation during …

No-take marine reserves can be powerful management tools, but only if they are well
designed and effectively managed. We review how ecological guidelines for improving …