Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas

Marine protected areas (MPAs) can be a useful tool to manage coastal ecosystems, delivering both social and ecological outcomes. However, in many instances, relevant data is missing to conduct proper impact assessments, which is key to identifying ecological and social synergies and potential trade-...

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Main Authors: Brun, Victor, de Ville d'Avray, Laurre Thierry, Saludsod, Ma. May, Dolorosa, Roger D, Mecha, Niño Jess Mar F, Sorgon, Kent Olson S, Claudet, Joachim
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spelling ph-ateneo-arc.biology-faculty-pubs-11662024-08-01T08:37:02Z Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas Brun, Victor de Ville d'Avray, Laurre Thierry Saludsod, Ma. May Dolorosa, Roger D Mecha, Niño Jess Mar F Sorgon, Kent Olson S Claudet, Joachim Marine protected areas (MPAs) can be a useful tool to manage coastal ecosystems, delivering both social and ecological outcomes. However, in many instances, relevant data is missing to conduct proper impact assessments, which is key to identifying ecological and social synergies and potential trade-offs, and to adapting management according to local objectives. The ecological effects of an MPA established in Palawan, Philippines, in 2016, were assessed. The most common species targeted by fisheries were identified by local fishers. Species size and number were collected through underwater visual census with n = 288 belt transects assigned in different sites and locations to ensure to provide both protected and control (fished) sites for the MPA assessment, and baseline data for three new MPAs that were created in 2022. 91 coral-reef fish species belonging to 12 families were recorded. Mixed effect linear regression was used to compare target fish populations in protected and control sites. Compared to control locations, 5 years after its implementation, the MPA showed significantly higher species richness, abundance, mean size, and biomass while no significant difference was found on the average trophic level between MPA and control sites. Monitoring the early effects of an MPA and collecting baseline data prior the implementation of an MPA network is key for adaptive management. © 2024 The Authors. Conservation Science and Practice published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society for Conservation Biology. 2024-05-01T07:00:00Z text application/pdf https://archium.ateneo.edu/biology-faculty-pubs/161 https://archium.ateneo.edu/context/biology-faculty-pubs/article/1166/viewcontent/Brun.etal_2024.pdf Biology Faculty Publications Archīum Ateneo coral reef impact assessment marine conservation Philippines small-scale fisheries Life Sciences Marine Biology
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Philippines
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topic coral reef
impact assessment
marine conservation
Philippines
small-scale fisheries
Life Sciences
Marine Biology
spellingShingle coral reef
impact assessment
marine conservation
Philippines
small-scale fisheries
Life Sciences
Marine Biology
Brun, Victor
de Ville d'Avray, Laurre Thierry
Saludsod, Ma. May
Dolorosa, Roger D
Mecha, Niño Jess Mar F
Sorgon, Kent Olson S
Claudet, Joachim
Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas
description Marine protected areas (MPAs) can be a useful tool to manage coastal ecosystems, delivering both social and ecological outcomes. However, in many instances, relevant data is missing to conduct proper impact assessments, which is key to identifying ecological and social synergies and potential trade-offs, and to adapting management according to local objectives. The ecological effects of an MPA established in Palawan, Philippines, in 2016, were assessed. The most common species targeted by fisheries were identified by local fishers. Species size and number were collected through underwater visual census with n = 288 belt transects assigned in different sites and locations to ensure to provide both protected and control (fished) sites for the MPA assessment, and baseline data for three new MPAs that were created in 2022. 91 coral-reef fish species belonging to 12 families were recorded. Mixed effect linear regression was used to compare target fish populations in protected and control sites. Compared to control locations, 5 years after its implementation, the MPA showed significantly higher species richness, abundance, mean size, and biomass while no significant difference was found on the average trophic level between MPA and control sites. Monitoring the early effects of an MPA and collecting baseline data prior the implementation of an MPA network is key for adaptive management. © 2024 The Authors. Conservation Science and Practice published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society for Conservation Biology.
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author Brun, Victor
de Ville d'Avray, Laurre Thierry
Saludsod, Ma. May
Dolorosa, Roger D
Mecha, Niño Jess Mar F
Sorgon, Kent Olson S
Claudet, Joachim
author_facet Brun, Victor
de Ville d'Avray, Laurre Thierry
Saludsod, Ma. May
Dolorosa, Roger D
Mecha, Niño Jess Mar F
Sorgon, Kent Olson S
Claudet, Joachim
author_sort Brun, Victor
title Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas
title_short Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas
title_full Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas
title_fullStr Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas
title_full_unstemmed Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas
title_sort baseline assessment and early effects of a network of marine protected areas
publisher Archīum Ateneo
publishDate 2024
url https://archium.ateneo.edu/biology-faculty-pubs/161
https://archium.ateneo.edu/context/biology-faculty-pubs/article/1166/viewcontent/Brun.etal_2024.pdf
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