We propose the use of systematic conservation planning in the Mediterranean context for the identification of no-take marine protected areas (NTMPAs). We suggest a logical framework that should be used for the identification of areas to be targeted for multispecies, spatially explicit conservation actions. Specifically, we propose seven steps: (i) definition of the study area; (ii) selection of the species or habitats to be considered; (iii) definition of the planning units; (iv) measurement of the fishing effort; (v) definition of the conservation targets; (vi) review of the existing conservation areas; (vii) selection of additional NTMPAs. Moreover, we consider the potential impact of different conservation plans on existing fishing vessels. A working example is presented, focusing on a limited number of species and on a limited study area. This framework can be easily expanded to include datasets of different origin and to accommodate larger spatial scales. Such a process involves major data-collection and capacity-building elements, and conservation of productive commercial fisheries must be a priority.
Systematic conservation planning in the Mediterranean: a flexible tool for the identification of no-take marine protected areas / Maiorano, Luigi; Bartolino, Valerio; Colloca, Francesco; A., Abella; Belluscio, Andrea; Paolo, Carpentieri; Criscoli, Alessandro; JONA LASINIO, Giovanna; G. J., Lasinio; A., Mannini; F., Pranovi; B., Reale; G., Relini; C., Viva; Ardizzone, Domenico. - In: ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE. - ISSN 1054-3139. - STAMPA. - 66:1(2009), pp. 137-146. [10.1093/icesjms/fsn148]
Systematic conservation planning in the Mediterranean: a flexible tool for the identification of no-take marine protected areas
MAIORANO, Luigi;BARTOLINO, VALERIO;COLLOCA, FRANCESCO;BELLUSCIO, Andrea;CRISCOLI, ALESSANDRO;JONA LASINIO, Giovanna;ARDIZZONE, Domenico
2009
Abstract
We propose the use of systematic conservation planning in the Mediterranean context for the identification of no-take marine protected areas (NTMPAs). We suggest a logical framework that should be used for the identification of areas to be targeted for multispecies, spatially explicit conservation actions. Specifically, we propose seven steps: (i) definition of the study area; (ii) selection of the species or habitats to be considered; (iii) definition of the planning units; (iv) measurement of the fishing effort; (v) definition of the conservation targets; (vi) review of the existing conservation areas; (vii) selection of additional NTMPAs. Moreover, we consider the potential impact of different conservation plans on existing fishing vessels. A working example is presented, focusing on a limited number of species and on a limited study area. This framework can be easily expanded to include datasets of different origin and to accommodate larger spatial scales. Such a process involves major data-collection and capacity-building elements, and conservation of productive commercial fisheries must be a priority.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.