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A process to design a network of marine no-take areas: Lessons from the Great Barrier Reef

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Fernandes, L., Day, J., Kerrigan, B., Breen, D., De'ath, G., Mapstone, B., Coles, R., Done, T., Marsh, H., Poiner, I., Ward, T., Williams, D. and Kenchington, R. (2009) A process to design a network of marine no-take areas: Lessons from the Great Barrier Reef. Ocean & Coastal Management, 52 (8). pp. 439-447. ISSN 0964-5691

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2009.06.004

Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096456910900060X

Abstract

In the absence of consensus on the quantity and level of zoning protection required for coral reef and lagoon ecosystems, which process can guide decision makers? The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) worked with experts in a collaborative process to develop a set of Biophysical Operational Principles to guide the design of a network of no-take areas. First, 82 expert scientists were asked to provide data and advice on the physical, biological and ecological dimensions of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. They recommended that an independent Scientific Steering Committee (the Committee) was set up. How this Committee worked successfully with the GBRMPA staff is detailed here in a manner to enable other resource managers to adopt the process if they are working in data-limited marine environments.

Item Type:Article
Business groups:Animal Science
Subjects:Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > By region or country > Australia > Great Barrier Reef
Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > Fishery conservation
Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > Fishery management. Fishery policy
Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > Fishery research
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