Assessing the environmental effectiveness of the Spanish Marine Reserve Network using remote sensing

Merkohasanaj, Matilda; Rodríguez‐Rodríguez, David; García-Martínez, M.C.; Vargas‐Yáñez, Manuel; Guillén, J.; Malak, Dania Abdul

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.105583

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“…Studies with a main focus on habitat protection assessed the effectiveness of these protected areas among other aims, such as preventing habitat destruction and protecting endangered wildlife (Clerici et al, 2007; Foo & Numata, 2019; Huang et al, 2019; Merkohasanaj et al, 2019; Onojeghuo & Onojeghuo, 2015; Simons‐Legaard et al, 2018; Sunderland‐Groves et al, 2011; Xie et al, 2012).…”

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“…Outstanding approaches used changes over time to the mountainous timberline as an indicator (Lutz et al, 2013) or species distribution models (Sunderland‐Groves et al, 2011; Westwood et al, 2019). Indicators for marine protected areas were species habitat distribution models using topographical characteristics and assemblages of animals (Friedlander et al, 2007; Merkohasanaj et al, 2019).…”

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“…Others added continuous buffer zones around core zones or the outer border of the protected area (Knorn et al, 2012; Nagendra et al, 2004; Wright et al, 2007). Random sampling integrated into an inside–outside–buffer research framework was noted in two articles (Merkohasanaj et al, 2019; Westwood et al, 2019).…”

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Remotely sensed effectiveness assessments of protected areas lack a common framework: A review

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Effective protected areas reflect socio-ecological values, such as biodiversity and habitat maintenance, as well as human well-being. These values, which safeguard ecosystem services in protected areas, are treated as models for the sustainable preservation and use of resources. While there is much research on the effectiveness of protected areas in a variety of disciplines, the question is whether there is a common framework that uses remote sensing methods.We conducted a qualitative and a quantitative analysis of 44 peer-reviewed scientific papers utilizing remote sensing data in order to examine the effectiveness of protected areas. Very few studies to date have a wide or even a global geographical focus; instead, most quantify the effectiveness of protected areas by focusing on local-scale case studies and single indicators such as forest cover change. Methods that help integrate spatial selection approaches, to compare a protected area's characteristics with its surroundings, are increasingly being used. Based on this review, we argue for a multi-indicator-based framework on protected area effectiveness, including the development of a consistent set of socio-ecological indicators for a global analysis. In turn, this will allow for globally applicable use, including a concrete evaluation that considers the diversity of regional parameters, biome-specific variables, and political frameworks. Ideally, such a framework will enhance the monitoring and evaluation of global strategies and conventions.

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“…The efficacy of protection of marine reserves typically has been evaluated through the estimation of changes in abundance (biomass) of populations, recruit–adult and prey–predator relationships, individual spatial behaviour, and community assemblages (Russ et al, 2004; Coleman, Palner‐Brodie & Kelaher, 2013; McGilliard et al, 2017; Paul, Kar & Ghorai, 2018; Rees et al, 2018; Merkohasanaj et al, 2019; Rojas‐Nazar et al, 2019; Kiggins et al, 2020; Medrano et al, 2020; Mello et al, 2020; Ramírez‐González et al, 2020; Salayo et al, 2020; Villegas‐Ríos et al, 2021). In this regard, the present contribution is the first attempt to quantify the efficacy of the creation of Reserva Nacional de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras on the most conspicuous, commercial and related benthic species inhabiting the coastal area of Punta Coles , using pre‐image population analysis (PPA) developed by Levins (2000) and Levins, Awerbuch & Park (2013) and extended by Ortiz (2018).…”

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“…In the particular case of avoiding overfishing, several types of management tools have been implemented to reduce the loss of biodiversity, increasing the health of marine ecosystems and even landings. Within these management tools, the most popular is the designation of marine protected areas (MPAs) for multiple uses, including the strict no‐take and partial marine reserves and territorial use rights for fisheries, among others (Agardy, Notarbartolo di Sciara & Christie, 2011; Coleman, Palner‐Brodie & Kelaher, 2013; Afflerbach et al, 2014: Roberts et al, 2017; Bucaram et al, 2018; Merkohasanaj et al, 2019; Dwyer et al, 2020; Kiggins et al, 2020; Manson et al, 2021). In general terms, it is widely accepted that MPAs have shown their effectiveness for having positive impacts on marine conservation by increasing biodiversity and recovering overexploited species, communities and habitats (Lester et al, 2009; Fenberg et al, 2012; Wing & Jack, 2013; Roberts et al, 2017; Wilson et al, 2020).…”

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Assessing the benefits of the marine protected area of Punta Coles, southern Peru (south‐east Pacific) on productivity of conspicuous benthic species using pre‐image population analysis

Tejada

Baldarrago

Pastor

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The coastal marine protected ecosystem at Punta Coles (as a part of the Reserva Nacional de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras) is located in a highly exploited area in southern Peru and contains several commercial, bioengineering and other benthic species. Pre‐image population analysis was used to estimate the transient values of intrinsic growth rate (r) based on biomass and density time series as a proxy of productivity to assess the effectiveness of protection. The outcomes obtained showed that the gastropods Concholepas concholepas, Fissurella latimartiginata and the tunicate Purya chilensis showed a reduction of productivity during recent years, whilst the sea urchin Loxechinus albus, the barnacle Balanus laevis and the bivalve Semimytilus algosus showed an opposite pattern. Several species exhibited a chaotic dynamic, coinciding with the highest productivity values. In 2016 and 2017, several species exhibited a reduction of their abundance which could be delayed responses explained by changes in oceanographic conditions (reduction of coastal upwelling), La Niña event and illegal harvest. The above notwithstanding, the results suggest that effective protection of benthic species in the protected ecosystem of Punta Coles have been partially accomplished. Therefore, this work could be considered a baseline study, permitting the subsequent monitoring of productivity of the main species inhabiting the coastal area of Punta Coles. Pre‐image population analysis could be used as a complimentary analytical tool since it enables the evaluation of transient population parameters (e.g. productivity) thus aiding population management, conservation and monitoring decisions.

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Ecological effectiveness of marine protected areas across the globe in the scientific literature

Rodríguez‐Rodríguez

Martínez‐Vega

2022

Advances in Marine Biology

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Assessing the environmental effectiveness of the Spanish Marine Reserve Network using remote sensing

Cited by 9 publications

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Remotely sensed effectiveness assessments of protected areas lack a common framework: A review

Remotely sensed effectiveness assessments of protected areas lack a common framework: A review

Assessing the benefits of the marine protected area of Punta Coles, southern Peru (south‐east Pacific) on productivity of conspicuous benthic species using pre‐image population analysis

Ecological effectiveness of marine protected areas across the globe in the scientific literature

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