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Local support might be the most important factor for a successful marine protected area. Anastasia Quintana

May 26, 2021

To protect ocean environments, ‘good enough’ might be the best long‑term option

Anastasia Quintana, University of California, Santa Barbara and Alfredo Giron Nava, Stanford University

In the design of marine protected areas, new research suggests that it might be better to start small in order to gain local trust and support that leads to larger long-term benefits.