Rachel O. Brooks
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Research Subjects
Rachel O. Brooks has a total of 31 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Andre Buchheister
Department of Fisheries Biology, Telonicher Marine Lab California Polytechnic State University Arcata California USA
1 shared publication- Benjamin Isaac Ruttenberg
Biological Sciences Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USA
1 shared publication - Bonnie Basnett
University of California Santa Barbara
1 shared publication - Brice X. Semmens
Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California, San Diego La Jolla California USA
1 shared publication - Christina Pasparakis
Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Miami, Fl, USA
1 shared publication - Christopher Honeyman
Marine Science Institute University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara California USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 3 January 2024
- Published by Wiley in Conservation Letters
- Vol. 17 (2)
Collaborative fisheries research reveals reserve size and age determine efficacy across a network of marine protected areas
A variety of criteria may influence the efficacy of networks of marine protected areas (MPA) designed to enhance biodiversity conservation and provide fisheries benefits. Meta‐analyses have evaluated the influence of MPA attributes on abundance, biomass, and size structure of harvested species, reporting that MPA size, age, depth, and connectivity influence the strength of MPA responses. However, few empirical MPA evaluation studies have used consistent sampling methodology across multiple MPAs and years. Our collaborative fisheries research program systematically sampled 12 no‐take or highly protective limited‐take MPAs and paired fished reference areas across a network spanning 1100 km of coastline to evaluate the factors driving MPA efficacy across a large geographic region. We found that increased size and age consistently contributed to increased fish catch, biomass, and positive species responses inside MPAs, while accounting for factors such as latitude, primary productivity, and distance to the nearest MPA. Our study provides a model framework to collaboratively engage diverse stakeholders in fisheries research and provide high‐quality data to assess the success of conservation strategies.
- 3 January 2024
- Published by Wiley in Conservation Letters
- Vol. 17 (2)
Open AccessCollaborative fisheries research reveals reserve size and age determine efficacy across a network of marine protected areas
A variety of criteria may influence the efficacy of networks of marine protected areas (MPA) designed to enhance biodiversity conservation and provide fisheries benefits. Meta‐analyses have evaluated the influence of MPA attributes on abundance, biomass, and size structure of harvested species, reporting that MPA size, age, depth, and connectivity influence the strength of MPA responses. However, few empirical MPA evaluation studies have used consistent sampling methodology across multiple MPAs and years. Our collaborative fisheries research program systematically sampled 12 no‐take or highly protective limited‐take MPAs and paired fished reference areas across a network spanning 1100 km of coastline to evaluate the factors driving MPA efficacy across a large geographic region. We found that increased size and age consistently contributed to increased fish catch, biomass, and positive species responses inside MPAs, while accounting for factors such as latitude, primary productivity, and distance to the nearest MPA. Our study provides a model framework to collaboratively engage diverse stakeholders in fisheries research and provide high‐quality data to assess the success of conservation strategies.