Sebastian Villasante

Aug 14, 2024 | ecologyandsociety.org | Joao Rodrigues |Sebastian Villasante |Isabel Sousa-Pinto

ResearchABSTRACTMarine protected areas (MPAs) are widely promoted as effective tools for conserving biodiversity and safeguarding ecosystem services. However, MPA success can be hindered by a lack of legitimacy and low social support because of perceived negative effects on ecosystem services and human well-being.