Publications by authors named "Matthew A L Young"
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- The decline in global marine fisheries highlights the importance of understanding both fisheries trends and fisher behavior, particularly in recreational fishing which is influenced by different factors than commercial fishing.
- The study utilized a unique data source covering spearfishing publications in Australia from 1952 to 2009, revealing significant changes in fish capture trends, including an 80% decline in coastal fish captures and substantial increases in coral reef and pelagic fish captures.
- The findings indicate a shift in target species and a decrease in the average size of trophy coral reef fish, emphasizing the need for better collaboration between regulatory bodies and recreational fishing communities to monitor and adapt to these changes.
We examined the development of coral reef science and the policies, institutions, and governance frameworks for management of coral reefs in China in order to highlight the wicked problem of preserving reefs while simultaneously promoting human development and nation building. China and other sovereign states in the region are experiencing unprecedented economic expansion, rapid population growth, mass migration, widespread coastal development, and loss of habitat. We analyzed a large, fragmented literature on the condition of coral reefs in China and the disputed territories of the South China Sea.
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