Evaluating the social and ecological effectiveness of partially protected marine areas

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a primary tool for the stewardship, conservation, and restoration
of marine ecosystems, yet 69% of global MPAs are only partially protected (i.e., are open to some form of fishing).
Although fully protected areas have well-documented outcomes, including increased fish diversity and biomass,
the effectiveness of partially protected areas is contested. Partially protected areas may provide benefits in some
contexts and may be warranted for social reasons, yet social outcomes often depend on MPAs achieving their
ecological goals to distinguish them from open areas and justify the cost of protection. We assessed the social
perceptions and ecological effectiveness of 18 partially protected areas and 19 fully protected areas compared
with 19 open areas along 7000 km of coast of southern Australia.

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