The Use of Reproductive Indicators for Conservation Purposes: The Case Study of <i>Palinurus elephas</i> in Two Fully Protected Areas and Their Surrounding Zones (Central-Western Mediterranean)
In 1990s, the European spiny lobster <i>Palinurus elephas</i>, one of the most commercially important species in the Mediterranean, exhibited a population decline. For this reason, fully protected areas (FPAs) appeared effective in re-establishing natural populations and supporting fishe...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Biology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/8/1188 |