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A bright future for wave reserves?
Grégoire Touron-Gardic1, Pierre Failler1
1Centre for Blue Governance, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, P01 3DE, UK.
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
|March 7, 2022
Summary
Wave reserves protect valuable coastal ecosystems and support local economies. These marine protected areas are expanding globally to meet conservation goals.
Area of Science:
- Marine conservation
- Coastal zone management
- Ecosystem services
Background:
- Wave reserves, originally for surf spots, now serve broader ecological functions.
- Coastal areas possess significant ecological and economic importance.
- International conservation objectives are driving marine spatial planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the evolving role of wave reserves in coastal conservation.
- To underscore the ecological and economic benefits of these areas.
- To report on the growing implementation of wave reserve projects.
Main Methods:
- Review of wave reserve initiatives and their stated goals.
- Analysis of ecological and economic impacts associated with wave reserves.
- Assessment of progress towards international conservation targets.
Main Results:
- Wave reserves are increasingly recognized for their role in conserving valuable coastal ecosystems.
- These reserves demonstrably foster local economic development.
- Wave reserves contribute significantly to national and international conservation objectives.
Conclusions:
- Wave reserves are an effective tool for integrated coastal management, balancing conservation and development.
- The expansion of wave reserve projects signifies a global trend towards proactive marine conservation.
- Further implementation of wave reserves is crucial for achieving sustainable coastal and marine goals.
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