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We propose that 10% of the world oceans should be covered with No-Take Marine Reserves no-take marine reserves within fifteen years. Although we will focus on 10% of ocean area, we acknowledge that other related coverage goals have been proposed. One of the most common alternatives is to cover a particular percentage of fish stocks with Marine Reserves marine reserves (Madin 2001). While such a plan is good in principle, we contend that our proposed metric is the easiest to apply quickly and effectively.
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In addition, we acknowledge that such a proposal for Marine Reserves marine reserves must be part of a broader, global effort for improved sustainability in fisheries and in general. It is essential that Marine Reserves marine reserves be used in conjunction with more traditional management methods, such as gear restrictions, quotas, etc., which are detailed in other sections of the website. Such an integrated system would zone a much larger proportion of the oceans as MPAs, with varying degrees of protection, with the Nono-Take Reserves take reserves acting as the core of the system.
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