Marine connectivity in spatial conservation planning: analogues from the terrestrial realm

• DOI: 10.1007/s10980-020-00997-8
• Publication Date: 2020-04-01T06:16:11Z
• Authors: Elina A. Virtanen; Atte Moilanen; Markku Viitasalo
• Keywords: Marine Spatial Planning; Metapopulation; Marine conservation; Marine protected area

Abstract Context Spatial prioritization is an analytical approach that can be used to provide decision support in spatial conservation planning (SCP), and tasks such as area network design, zoning, for impact avoidance or targeting of habitat management restoration. Methods Based on literature, we summarize the role connectivity one component relevance broad structure both marine terrestrial realms. Results Partially diffuse, directed approximated Zonation-based multi-criteria SCP by applying hydrodynamic modelling, knowledge species traits, information occurrences quality habitats. Sources destinations larvae propagules identified separate layers taken into account full-scale involving data biota, well economic factors, threats, administrative constraints. While population important determinant metapopulation persistence, importance depends traits environment studied. At end continuum are occupy isolated habitats have long pelagic larval durations deeper sea areas with strong directional currents. other extreme short fragmented shallow topographically complex weak variable Conclusions We conclude same objectives, methods, analysis structures applicable prioritization. Marine planning, etc., implemented using methods originated realm planning.