#2521. Benefits beyond features: Cooperative monitoring highlights MPA value for enhanced seabed integrity

December 2026publication date
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Aquatic Science;
Economics and Econometrics;
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law;
Environmental Science (all);
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Abstract:
This study analyzed pop-up camera imagery to quantify patterns in the diversity and abundance of benthic fauna in reef and mixed substratum habitats that are closed and remain open to bottom-hauled fisheries. Coarse sediments in areas closed to towed bottom gear supported more sedentary, upright, slow-growing species (eg, pink sea fans, pink corals, branching sponges) than those present in areas still heavily towed. Coarse sediments exposed to towed bottom gear contain more mobile, garbage-collecting or opportunistic species.
Keywords:
Management; Marine protected area; Reef features

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