Constraints of terrestrial protected area solutions in protecting marine biodiversity

Authors

Pat Hutchings, Australian Museum
Richard Kenchington, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

130823

Publication Details

Hutchings, P. & Kenchington, R. (2017). Constraints of terrestrial protected area solutions in protecting marine biodiversity. Australian Zoologist, 39 (2), 188-193.

Abstract

Traditionally the concepts of terrestrial protected areas have been used in designating marine protected areas. We discuss the differences between marine and terrestrial protected areas and highlight the need to consider the movement of species through marine protected boundaries. The source of most productivity differs; in terrestrial systems it is all attached whereas in the marine environment much occurs in the water column and cannot be restrained by artificial boundaries. This has major implications for the management of marine protected areas.