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)

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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Main Authors: Cristina Porcu, Laura Carugati, Andrea Bellodi, Pierluigi Carbonara, Alessandro Cau, Danila Cuccu, Faustina Barbara Cannea, Martina Francesca Marongiu, Antonello Mulas, Alessandra Padiglia, Noemi Pascale, Paola Pesci, Maria Cristina Follesa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
European spiny lobster
fecundity
reproductive output
egg production
no-take zones
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/8/1188

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