Adaptive management of the Great Barrier Reef: A globally significant demonstration of the benefits of networks of marine reserves

J. McCook, Laurence; Ayling, Tony; Cappo, Mike; Howard Choat, J.; D. Evans, Richard; M. de Freitas, Débora; R. Heupel, Michelle; P. Hughes, Terry; P. Jones, Geoffrey; D. Mapstone, Bruce; Marsh, Helene; Mills, Morena; J. Molloy, F.; Roland Pitcher, C.; L. Pressey, Robert; R. Russ, Garry; G. Sutton, Stephen; Sweatman, Hugh; Tobin, Renae; Wachenfeld, David; H. Williamson, David

doi:10.1073/pnas.0909335107

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Adaptive management of the Great Barrier Reef: A globally significant demonstration of the benefits of networks of marine reserves

Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences • Feb 22, 2010

Authors:

Laurence J. McCook

Tony Ayling

Mike Cappo

Abstract

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) provides a globally significant demonstration of the effectiveness of large-scale networks of marine reserves in contributing to integrated, adaptive management. Comprehensive review of available evidence shows major, rapid benefits of no-take areas for targeted fish and...

Subject

Marine reserve

Marine protected area

Coral reef

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