University of Hawaii Manoa: New Study Shows Spillover Benefits From Large Marine Protected Areas
December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024
MANOA, Hawaii, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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No-fishing zones protect species and possibly lead to increases in catch rates
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Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species s . . .
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No-fishing zones protect species and possibly lead to increases in catch rates
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Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species s . . .