Should we protect extirpated fish spawning aggregation sites?

January 08, 2019

This paper presents two contrasting views on the subject and the rationale behind these points of view. The authors found found that “Of the 53 extirpated FSA sites examined, 9 (17%) reported recovery, always after strict management was implemented.   The paper offers insight for managers faced with the dilemma of allocating investments in spatial protection.

To read the full paper, please visit: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320719310110