The Impact of Reduced Tourism on Marine Protected Areas During and After COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered human activities worldwide, including tourism in marine protected areas (MPAs). This paper examines the effects of reduced tourism on MPAs during and after the pandemic, focusing on ecological changes, conservation outcomes, and implications for future management strategies. […]

Implementing ecosystem-based fisheries management in the North Sea The North Sea is a highly productive and economically important marine ecosystem, supporting a wide range of fish species and fisheries. However, traditional single-species management approaches have often led to overfishing, habitat degradation, and ecosystem imbalances (Mackinson et al., 2018). In recent years, there has been a […]

Assessing the impact of climate change on coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef. The Impact of Climate Change on Coral Reefs in the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, is facing unprecedented challenges due to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and extreme […]