Antarctic Marine Protected Areas:a strategy for robust, science-based conservation

George M. WattersSouthwest Fisheries Science Center

Thanks to:A. ConstableJ. KelseyJ. Weller

…?1. www.zestuous.com2. G. Watters3. www.glofosolltd.com4. theconversation.com5. M. Goebel6. J. Weller7. www.ebi.ac.uk/pdbe

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Stammerjohn et al. (2012)

Trends in sea-ice duration

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• Provide services

• Mitigate threats

• Promote resiliency

• Improve understanding

South Orkney IslandsEast AntarcticaRoss Sea Region

Adélie penguin habitat

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Emperor penguin habitat(expected change)

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comparablereference

area

fishingarea Effects of fishing and climate

- Effects of climate

= Effects of fishing separate from climate

Provide Services

Mitigate Threats

Promote Resiliency

Increase Knowledge MPAs

Photo: J. Weller