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1. 1. Ecological Representativity of Marine Protected Areas along the Swedish West Coast : evaluating the effectiveness of the existing network and identifying expansion opportunities in the Skagerrak

   University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

   Author : Kimberly Arfwedson; [2021]
   Keywords : ecological representativity; ecological coherence; species richness; marine protected areas; Marxan; no-take zones;

   Abstract : Marine protected areas (MPAs) are recognised worldwide as an important tool to combat biodiversity loss. The European union (EU) has recently adopted a new strategy aiming at protecting at least 30% of Europe’s marine environment and inferring strict protection for one third of the protected area. READ MORE

3. 2. Social acceptability of marine protected areas : a case study of the Gålö no-fishing zone in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

   Author : Frans Sjölander; [2015]
   Keywords : social acceptability; no-fishing zone; no-take area; case study; recreational fishing; fishing right owners; Stockholm archipelago;

   Abstract : No-fishing zones (NFZs) are increasingly used for managing declining fish stocks internationally and in Sweden. NFZs are ultimately implemented in order to change human behaviour, and acceptability among stakeholders can affect the possibility of their implementation as well as their ecological success. READ MORE