Sharks and Marine Protected Areas in the Northeast Pacific
Description:
<p class="CECParagraph">Sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras are among the most vulnerable marine species globally, with many populations experiencing significant decline due to overfishing, habitat degradation, and a lack of effective management. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) offer a promising tool for spatial conservation of these species, particularly when design is informed by shark biology, movement patterns, and life history characteristics, and when socioeconomic factors are considered.</…
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Date:
October 8, 2025
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department