The aim was to identify key elements needed in a strategy for establishment and management of marine protected areas in temperate waters of Australasia by assessing how effective a sample of MPAs has been in meeting their conservation objectives. Evidence of increases in abundance, mean size of populations and biodiversity was observed. Good management is essential for effectiveness
Analysis
Marine environment
Reserved areas
Notes
Submitted to the School of Ecology and Environment of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Deakin University
