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Consensus in the Scientific Community about Effectiveness of Marine Reserves

"There is a strong consensus in the scientific community that marine reserves will work to protect healthy ecosystems and aid in restoring those that have been diminished," says Chad Nelsen, Surfrider Foundation's Environmental Director. "There is also some convincing evidence that [Marine Protected Areas] have the potential to improve sustainable yields from our fisheries over time." - excerpt appears in MAKING WAVES at http://www.surfrider.org/makingwaves/makingwaves19-4/4.asp

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