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Large-Scale Study of MPAs Identifies Key Features of Successful Reserves

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!...

No-Trawl Zones Benefit Great Scallops in the Isle of Man

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....