Jun 4 2015
RESEARCH at Ningaloo Reef has found fish caught by fishermen as well as non-target species tend to be larger and more abundant if they reside in sanctuary zones in the region. What is even more intriguing is that little fish appear to do better with bigger fish around.
The research, which was collated in 2006 and 2007 across four separate locations, provides strong evidence to suggest protected areas can increase the abundance of overall fish assemblages in the ocean. Read the story on Science Network WA »
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