Using powerful computer models, South African scientists simulated how Red Roman species would respond to MPA protections over time. The models indicated that both male and female Red Romans responded differently to protection and that their responses varied between the two MPAs....
A series of small reserves along the Norwegian coast have been shown to protect populations of the European lobsters with higher densities and larger sizes. This research has also shown how these benefits can spillover and aid local fishers....
Earlier this year, 25 scientists from around the world conducted the most comprehensive analysis of MPAs comparing fish communities inside and outside their boundaries. Several key features were identified and MPAs with all features showed over 200% increase in fish biomass and nearly 2000% increase in shark biomass!...
For the great scallop in the waters off of the Isle of Man, a small, no-trawl MPA is a win-win for both conservationists and fishermen. By protecting a small area of habitat, no only have the populations within the MPA recovered, the larvae of these older, larger scallops will help rebuild populations outside of the protected zone, benefiting local fishermen as well....
