by John Davis | Sep 22, 2015
In the US state of California, where designation of a state-wide system of MPAs was completed in 2012, a new state law promoting enforcement of the state’s 100+ MPAs has given field officers an additional tool against poachers. Prior to the new law, any MPA...
by John Davis | Sep 22, 2015
By Ming-Shiou Jeng, Colin KC Wen, Jeng-Ping Chen
No-take marine reserves are increasingly designated in tropical coral reefs with the goals of maintaining biodiversity and subsidizing fisheries. However, due to lack of enforcement and replenishment, many cases of reserves – including most of Taiwan's – have exhibited little difference in diversity or abundance inside their boundaries compared to outside. These reserves have become "paper parks" where illegal fishing continues. Failed marine reserves lead to disappointment in local communities and discourage the advocacy and designation of more reserves in future.
by John Davis | Sep 22, 2015
A new book on the science and advocacy of MPAs examines the rise of no-take marine reserves as a popular tool on the marine conservation agenda over the past 20 years, and how that political ascent occurred, including through papers in scientific journals. The book,...
by John Davis | Sep 22, 2015
Bahamas designates 15 MPAs, expands 3 more In August 2015, The Bahamas announced designation of 15 new MPAs and 3 expansions of existing MPAs. The designations and expansions cover a total marine area of 45000 km2, and allow the nation to exceed its commitment of 10%...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 1, 2015
Dear MEAM Subscribers, There are several big changes happening at MEAM this month. First and foremost, MEAM is becoming what we informally refer to as ‘eMEAM’: an all-electronic newsletter that will be published monthly and feature even more applied,...