Increased disease calls for a cost-benefits review of marine reserves.

Marine reserves (or No-Take Zones) are implemented to protect species and habitats, with the aim of restoring a balanced ecosystem. Although the benefits of marine reserves are commonly monitored, there is a lack of insight into the potential detriments of such highly protected waters. High populati...

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Main Authors: Emma C Wootton, Andrew P Woolmer, Claire L Vogan, Edward C Pope, Kristina M Hamilton, Andrew F Rowley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3519872?pdf=render