🐟 Thought no-fishing zones only helped permanent residents? Well think again. @MedoffSarah and @JenniferRaynor_ demonstrate the spillover benefits for migrating fish >>>
https://t.co/O0c8y4u9G7
In @ScienceMagazine:
"Now scientists have found that the reserve, which spans 1.5m sq km (580,000 sq miles) and is inhabited by whales and turtles, has brought unexpected benefits to the surrounding ocean."
📝 Story by @karenmcveigh1 https://t.co/hUtTaQ9aRD
🐠 Researchers @MedoffSarah and @JenniferRaynor_ from @uhmanoa are the first to show that #no-fishingzones can benefit migratory fish species 🚫🎣
https://t.co/iKB1BqYR5b
On this week's @scifri, @MedoffSarah further discusses that interesting tuna study coming out of Papahanaumokuakea, marine protections and commercial fishing:
https://t.co/YdOKa9Nmq2
🐟Next, some good news for conservation and tuna fishermen in Hawai'i.
On #SciFriLive📻, @MedoffSarah shares how a no-fishing zone in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has allowed tuna populations to thrive, providing benefits to local fishermen.
https://t.co/pf7vhbf0LF
The USA and other countries have committed to protecting 30% of their ocean areas by 2030. We find that the large up front costs of closing areas to fishing can pay off in the future through higher catch. https://t.co/STdRJCZspk #MPA#30by30
The world's largest no-fishing zone, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, increased catch rates in nearby waters by 54% for #yellowfin tuna and 12% for #bigeye tuna. Tuna fishing is a $40 billion industry and supports millions of jobs globally. https://t.co/STdRJCIpnk #MPA