Measuring MPAs in Continental North America: How Well Protected Are the Ocean Estates of Canada, Mexico, and the USA?

Measuring MPAs in Continental North America: How Well Protected Are the Ocean Estates of Canada, Mexico, and the USA?

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a well-established conservation strategy, employed around the world to protect important marine species and ecosystems and support the recovery of declining populations. The continental waters of North America contain remarkable biodiversity, but many species face i...

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Main Authors: Sabine Jessen, Lance E. Morgan, Juan E. Bezaury-Creel, Alexandra Barron, Rhona Govender, Elizabeth P. Pike, Vienna R. Saccomanno, Russell A. Moffitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
marine protected areas
MPAs
aichi target 11
North America
Canada
Mexico
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2017.00279/full

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