Developing a framework for the efficient design and management of large scale marine protected areas

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the role played by large-scale MPAs and their impacts to achieve international biodiversity targets, and make some suggestions for improving biodiversity conservation in the Brazilian large scale MPAs.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the dilemmas and solutions for the issues of high seas marine protected areas during the BBNJ negotiation and propose the solutions of main issues in the process of BBNJ negotiations.

TL;DR: Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a conservation tool designed to adequately manage and protect marine resources threatened by human activity by addressing both biological and socioeconomic needs as discussed by the authors. But their effectiveness is limited.

TL;DR: In this paper, a monitoring program was carried out based on hydro-acoustic survey and the two main metrics extracted from hydroacoustic data: fish biomass proxy and fish size distribution proxy.

TL;DR: The first version of this document was published in 2000 as discussed by the authors, and the need for methodologies to assess protected areas had been discussed by protected area practitioners for several years, but only a handful of systems had been field-tested and implemented, and there was little commitment to management effectiveness beyond a few enlightened individuals in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and parks agencies.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors developed a guidebook to assist marine protected area (MPA) managers in assessing the performance of their MPA, based on which necessary changes can be made to improve management measures.

TL;DR: In this paper, Charles et al. explored ten human dimensions that are basic to the acceptance and ultimate success of MPAs: objectives and attitudes, "entry points" for introducing MPAs, attachment to place, meaningful participation, effective governance, the "people side" of knowledge, the role of rights, concerns about displacement, MPA costs and benefits, and the bigger picture around MPAs.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the latest version of the well-known protected area management compendium by Graeme Worboys and his colleagues, which is intended principally as a practitioner handbook for parks staff worldwide.