Conservation biology: strict marine protected areas prevent reef shark declines

Nicholas K Dulvy

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2006.10.038

Conservation biology: strict marine protected areas prevent reef shark declines

Curr Biol. 2006 Dec 5;16(23):R989-91. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2006.10.038.

Author

Nicholas K Dulvy¹

Affiliation

¹ Ecosystem Interactions, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (Cefas), Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 OHT, UK. nick.dulvy@cefas.co.uk

PMID: 17141604
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2006.10.038

Abstract

Populations of two coral reef shark species are declining rapidly: the pattern of decline highlights both the substantial impact of poaching on closed areas and the success of strict no-entry marine protected areas in maintaining healthy shark populations.

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MeSH terms

Animals
Anthozoa / physiology*
Biodiversity*
Conservation of Natural Resources*
Population Dynamics
Sharks / physiology*