Blue Solution: Applying studies of larval connectivity to support MPA planning and governance
By Rene A. Abesamis, Silliman University – Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management
Knowing how far the larvae of fish species disperse can be invaluable to designing effective networks of MPAs. But in a developing nation like the Philippines, where over 1000 community-managed MPAs have been established over the past two decades, such science is often not available, particularly at the community level. So planners have often made educated guesses when planning their MPAs, based on traditional knowledge and what science could be accessed.
MPA Science Corner: Beneficial fish traits in MPAs – Representation and connectivity – Studying very large MPAs
These recent articles or preprints on MPA-related science and policy are all free to access.
Notes & News: IMPAC5 – Public-private partnership – South Georgia and South Sandwich – MPA survey – Successful co-management – Coast Guard magazine – MPA film – Postage stamp contest for Chagos – IMMAs – MPA News vault
Save the date for IMPAC5 in Vancouver
Organizers of the next International Marine Protected Areas Congress – IMPAC5, to be hosted in Vancouver, Canada – have announced the dates. The conference will be held in 2021 from 27 September – 1 October.
