Discussion 4

The discussion on April 25 (Wednesday) will focus on conservation issues in marine fisheries and the role of marine reserves in marine conservation. Read one paper carefully for your discussion reading report. You should also read the other three papers, if you are really keen!

Paper choice 1:

* Pauly et al. 1998.



This paper documents the worldwide trend of decline in the top predators, and how the targets of fish harvesting now come increasingly from lower in the food web.


Paper choice 2:

* Halpern and Warner 2002



This paper presents data on the role of marine reserves to enhance fish populations.


Paper choice 3:

* Roberts et al. 2001



This paper is an empirical study of the role of marine reserves to enhance fish populations outside the reserve.