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

• 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
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2024
• Subjects: coral reef; impact assessment; marine conservation; Philippines; small-scale fisheries; Life Sciences; Marine Biology
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/biology-faculty-pubs/161; https://archium.ateneo.edu/context/biology-faculty-pubs/article/1166/viewcontent/Brun.etal_2024.pdf
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

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-...