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8 years ago

Marine Reserves Boost Nearby Fisheries, Providing Bountiful Catches for Coastal Communities

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Effects of Marine Reserves on Adjacent Fisheries
Callum M. Roberts, James A. Bohnsack, Fiona Gell, Julie P. Hawkins, Renata Goodridge

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Marine reserves in Florida and St. Lucia have boosted nearby fisheries. In St. Lucia, small reserves increased catches for local fishers by up to 90% within 5 years. In Florida, reserve zones have been providing more record-sized fish for recreational fishing since the 1970s. This shows that marine reserves can help support fisheries, as predicted.