Habitat connectivity in reef fish communities and marine reserve design in Old Providence - Santa Catalina, Colombia
On the insular platform of Old Providence/Santa Catalina, Colombia, we compared nearshore lagoonal patch reefs to those on the northern bank distant from the islands to determine the importance of habitat connectivity to fish community structure. Nearshor...
The extent and spatial scale of connectivity among reef fish populations: implications for marine protected areas designated for fisheries enhancement
Enthusiasm for the use of no-take marine protected areas (MPAs) as management tools for the protection and enhancement of coral reef fishes is widespread. However, evidence that such marine reserves actually enhance fishery yields is limited, primarily be...