3-year study reveals high whale-vessel overlap in NZ Marine Protected Areas during peak breeding periods, suggesting inadequate legal protection.
New Zealand study finds Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) inadequate for safeguarding whales from threats like fisheries interactions and vessel traffic, especially during peak breeding periods. The study, based on a 3-year data set of whale and vessel movements, reveals a high overlap of whale locations within MPAs. The research, published in the Journal of Environmental Management, suggests insufficient legal protection for whales from human activities within MPAs.
August 09, 2024
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