Marine protected areas harmed by overfishing, human pressures - TAU Study
The Tel Aviv University study pointed to a strong “edge effect” in MPAs, i.e. a sharp 60% reduction in the fish population living at the edges of the MPA compared to core areas.
“EDGE EFFECT” HARMS MARINE PROTECTED AREAS(photo credit: Dr. Shevy Rothman)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF