Why Marine Protected Areas Are Failing Silky Sharks

New satellite tracking research shows that while MPAs help, they are far from enough for a highly mobile species heavily ...
The Conversation

World’s protected natural areas too small and isolated to benefit wildlife – new study

David Williams does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Science Daily

Protected nature reserves alone are insufficient for reversing biodiversity loss

Protected nature areas are considered fundamental for maintaining biodiversity and countering its loss. But how effectively do established protected areas work and prevent negative trends? Research at ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Protected Areas Don’t Always Help Wildlife, Study Shows

Protected areas have mixed success in conserving wildlife, according to the largest study on the effects of reserves. A team led by researchers from the U.K. examined waterbird data from 1,506 ...