date:Jun 01, 2012
ecurity for millions of people in the Coral Triangle region, just to the north of Australia. This study in the Keppel Islands, for the first time, demonstrates that reserve networks can contribute substantially to the long-term sustainability of coral reef fisheries, and thus to food security and livelihoods in the region.
The researchers conclude: The fact that local fishing communities can directly benefit from a source of recruitment from their local reserves is the strongest support yet tha