Mora et al. provide a critique of MPA networks globally. Based on prior work that suggests MPAs be at least 10km2 in area and 15km apart, we need 2559 additional MPAs. These results demonstrate the need for more MPAs of quality that can help protect species within their ranges and be close enough together that larval dispersal between MPAs can occur.
Author: Mora, C., S. Andrèfouët, M.J. Costello, C. Kranenburg, A. Rollo, J. Veron, K.J. Gaston, and R.A. Myers
Year: 2006
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Science 312(5781): 1750-1751. doi:10.1126/science.1125295
