Gaps in Protection of Important Ocean Areas: A Spatial Meta-Analysis of Ten Global Mapping Initiatives

Gaps in Protection of Important Ocean Areas: A Spatial Meta-Analysis of Ten Global Mapping Initiatives

To safeguard biodiversity effectively, marine protected areas (MPAs) should be sited using the best available science. There are numerous ongoing United Nations and non-governmental initiatives to map globally important marine areas. The criteria used by these initiatives vary, resulting in contradi...

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Main Authors: Natasha J. Gownaris, Christine M. Santora, John B. Davis, Ellen K. Pikitch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
areas beyond national jurisdiction
Aichi Target 11
marine protected area
overlay analysis
hotspots
representativeness
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00650/full

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