Marine reserves improve with age
Link to Science for Environment Policy article describing a study into the conservation effectiveness of marine reserves.
Extract from Science for Environment Policy news alert service, 24 September 2009
Older marine reserves are more effective at protecting fish than newer reserves, according to a recent study. Reserves should be maintained for at least 15 years to allow fish numbers, particularly large, locally fished species, to recover.
Read the full article here: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/166na1.pdf
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Science for Environment Policy: European Commission DG Environment News Alert Service, edited by SCU, The University of the West of England, Bristol.
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