Marine geomorphology in the design of marine reserve networks

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Description :
The articles in this Focus Section offer examples of the following: (1) distinctive reef geomorphology dictating the spawning locations of reef fishes, which in turn serve as critical source sites for the replenishment of distant reefs by means of larval transport; (2) an example of a simplified oceanographic model that predicts larval transport from fish breeding sites to important nursery areas; and (3) a case study of the development of a marine reserve network that illustrates key elements of a successful strategy. In sum, this Focus Section offers case studies that show the value of marine geomorphology, oceanographic connectivity, and stakeholder involvement as key elements of multidisciplinary geographic studies applied to the design of marine reserve networks.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
The Professional geographer, issn : 0033-0124, 2011, vol. 63, n°. 4, p. 429-442, nombre de pages : 14, Références bibliographiques : 4,5 p.

Date :
2011

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, Cambridge, MA, Blackwell