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  • Two main approaches exist for incorporating connectivity: site-based and spatial dependency methods.

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  • To compare the performance of site-based and spatial dependency methods for marine reserve design.
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  • To evaluate these methods using simulations and case studies in the Coral Triangle and Southeast Sulawesi.

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  • Assessment of varying dispersal distances, patterns, and metapopulation contributions.

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  • Spatial dependency methods are effective for limited dispersal, degraded areas, and low protection targets.
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  • Spatial dependency methods yield more clustered solutions, potentially favoring ecological persistence.

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  • Dispersal characteristics, unprotected area contributions, and protection targets influence method suitability.
  • Optimizing marine reserve networks requires careful consideration of spatial prioritization methods for connectivity.