ipbes (@IPBES): "The @IPBES #GlobalAssessment underscored the importance of #marine ecosystems, which are threatened by human activity. A 15-year study highlights one surprising threat: #fish fences. @ConversationUK @DanExton @GAhmadia https://theconversation.com/small-scale-fisheries-have-unintended-consequences-on-tropical-marine-ecosystems-117270" | nitter

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The @IPBES #GlobalAssessment underscored the importance of #marine ecosystems, which are threatened by human activity. A 15-year study highlights one surprising threat: #fish fences. @ConversationUK @DanExton @GAhmadia theconversation.com/small-sc…

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Replying to @IPBES @ConversationUK @GAhmadia @OurOcean @oceansolutions @OceanoAzulF @goceantrust @FrontMarineSci @USFWS @FISH_CGIAR @WWFLeadOceans @EMarineBoard @Fdouvere

Thanks for highlighting this study! If anyone wants to read the full paper it’s available #openaccess online (nature.com/articles/s41467-0…)

Artisanal fish fences pose broad and unexpected threats to the tropical coastal seascape

Nature Communications - Artisanal fish fences are used for fishing along many tropical coastlines. Here, Exton et al. examine the impact footprint of artisanal fish fences, showing that they are...

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