Naive fish easy targets for spear fishers
(Phys.org)—Big fish that have grown up in marine reserves do not seem to know enough to avoid fishers armed with spear guns waiting outside the reserve.
Plants & Animals
Nov 13, 2012
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Mix of marine zones matters most for prey fish
In a first-of-its-kind study, James Cook University scientists have discovered a mosaic mix of marine zones could benefit populations of prey fishes.
Ecology
Aug 17, 2016
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Nature doesn't recognise borders but countries can collaborate to save species—the Escazú Agreement shows how
Nature rarely recognizes national borders. Many Australian birds, for example, are annual visitors, splitting their time between Southeast Asia, Russia, and Pacific Islands.
Ecology
Oct 19, 2021
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No-take marine reserves a no-win for seahorses
A UTS study on how seahorses are faring in no-take marine protected areas (MPAs) in NSW has revealed that where finishing is prohibited, seahorses aren't doing as well.
Ecology
Sep 1, 2014
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Scientists call for large ocean wilderness parks
Leading international marine scientists have called for the protection of more, large marine wilderness areas in a bid to shield the world's dwindling stocks of fish from destruction.
Environment
Apr 15, 2013
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Travel distances of juvenile fish key to better conservation
Marine reserves—sections of the ocean where fishing is prohibited—promote coral reef sustainability by preventing overfishing and increasing fish abundance and diversity. But to be effective, they need to be sized right, ...
Ecology
May 16, 2017
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Q&A: Fish and politics behind Antarctic marine reserve deal
Nations from around the world on Friday reached an historic agreement to preserve an area of ocean near Antarctica that's about twice the size of Texas. Here are some questions and answers about the deal:
Ecology
Oct 28, 2016
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Galapagos: How to protect the islands' amazing marine life from huge Chinese fishing fleets
More than 300 foreign fishing ships, almost all Chinese, have been sitting in international waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands since late July. The islands, nearly 1,000 km from the coast of Ecuador, are best-known ...
Ecology
Aug 26, 2020
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Marine reserves 'must adapt to climate change'
Australia can be a world leader in designing marine reserves that keep pace with changes in the climate and human activity and still successfully protect their sea life, a leading marine scientist said today.
Environment
Nov 27, 2012
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Researchers discover marine reserves can increase fishery landings despite closing fishing grounds
You can't have your cake and eat it too, as the saying goes. But what if you could save your slice while enjoying the benefits at the same time? New research suggests this is possible when it comes to marine reserves.
Plants & Animals
Feb 1, 2021
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