Marine protected areas: what is their impact on fishing?

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 19:31 in Biology & Nature

In a context of overfishing of aquatic resources, marine protected areas (MPAs) are tools for protecting biodiversity. These defined marine areas are subject to preservation measures to save habitats necessary for fish reproduction and juvenile growth. What role do they have to play in the management of halieutic resources?

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