date:Jun 01, 2012
simultaneously provide significant fishery and conservation benefits.
Local recreational fishers worked with the research team to sample adult fish populations within the reserves. Recreational fishing sector representative and manager of the CapReef program Bill Sawynok says Local fishers who assisted in the project have been keenly anticipating the results for some time.
Co-author Professor Garry Russ adds: Networks of marine reserves on coral reefs are a central strategy for ensuring food s