New study out!! 25 years of harbour porpoise tracking data shows a decline in overlap between habitat suitability and the location of MPAs across the North Sea–Baltic Sea transition zone. Relevant info for the design of future MPAs under the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030!
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Shifts in habitat suitability for harbour porpoises leads to reduced importance of marine protected areas
Marine ecosystems across the globe are under pressure requiring evaluations of whether marine protected areas (MPAs) remain effective in safeguarding …