Medoff et al. 2022 claims that the largest MPA in the U.S. benefited both tuna populations and fishermen via spillover. However, the science does not stand up to careful scrutiny and we doubt their results.
Researchers find that the Phoenix Islands Protected Area did not meaningfully boost tuna populations.
China’s fishing industry gets a lot of criticism for its distant water fleet–but how do they manage their domestic fisheries? We investigate.
Sala et al. 2021 has its first official response. Read why Hilborn and Kaiser think poor assumptions and framing MPAs as a panacea is problematic.
A new paper compares bycatch outcomes under contrasting protected area management. How does 30×30 stack up?
Biden’s 30×30 plan is out. What does it mean for fisheries? We breakdown stakeholder responses and look to the future.
Donald Trump pledged money to Maine lobstermen impacted by his trade war with China. He also dismantled an MPA in an act of political showmanship. Why?
Is fishing happening inside MPAs? Are large MPAs ineffective? The answer to both of these questions is ‘yes’ and this paper does a good job demonstrating why.
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