Advancing marine conservation through ecological connectivity: Building better connections for better protection

The incorporation of ecological connectivity, the unimpeded movement of species and the flow of natural processes that sustain life on Earth, into protected area design and management is critical to achieving conservation outcomes. However, the understanding and implementation of ecological connecti...

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Published inParks stewardship forum Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 477 - 487
Main Authors Cannizzo, Zachary J., Lausche, Barbara, Wenzel, Lauren
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hancock George Wright Society 14.09.2021
Subjects
Biodiversity
Climate change
Conservation
Ecosystems
Habitats
Marine conservation
Marine ecology
Marine protected areas
Ocean currents
Protected areas
Terrestrial environments
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Summary:The incorporation of ecological connectivity, the unimpeded movement of species and the flow of natural processes that sustain life on Earth, into protected area design and management is critical to achieving conservation outcomes. However, the understanding and implementation of ecological connectivity in marine protected areas (MPAs) lags behind that of their terrestrial counterparts. Here, we highlight the important role of ecological connectivity in the design and management of MPA networks through an introduction to marine connectivity and the challenges and benefits of incorporating it into management. The paper also provides guidance for policy and practice, including "rules of thumb"
ISSN:2688-187X
2688-187X
DOI:10.5070/P537354731