The establishment of multiple zones offering different protection levels within a Marine Protected Area (MPA) can minimize social conflicts while maintaining associated biodiversity benefits such as fish population replenishment. Parrotfishes are among one of the most ecologically important reef fishes; yet extremely overexploited worldwide. In this context, well-designed priority management areas allowing no fishing activity (no-take zones) could help recover fish species, such as parrotfishes, through a MPA zoning process.
via @AquaParis_off "Cet article montre que les aires marines protégées du Brésil ont été très efficaces pour protéger certaines espèces de poissons perroquets. Les effectifs se portent bien mieux, ce qui encourage la création de telles zones."
Pereira, P.H.C., Araujo, J.C., Lima, G.V. et al. Effectiveness of management zones for recovering parrotfish species within the largest coastal marine protected area in Brazil. Sci Rep 12, 12232 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-15990-1