Chapter Enhancing Biodiversity Monitoring in Mediterranean MPAs: eDNA and Strategic Solutions
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are essential for conserving marine biodiversity and ensuring the sustainability of marine ecosystems. This study examines the current management and monitoring practices within the Mediterranean Sea. Utilizing a questionnaire distributed to 93 MPA managers, we received...
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| author | Capurso, Ginevra Stewart, Kathryn A. |
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| description | Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are essential for conserving marine biodiversity and ensuring the sustainability of marine ecosystems. This study examines the current management and monitoring practices within the Mediterranean Sea. Utilizing a questionnaire distributed to 93 MPA managers, we received 29 complete responses, providing insights into the governance, management plans, and monitoring strategies employed across the region. Our findings reveal significant variability in the implementation of management plans, with 48% of respondents reporting full implementation and 41% employing ad hoc monitoring strategies. Traditional monitoring methods, such as visual censuses, remain prevalent, while 28% of respondents reported using eDNA metabarcoding as an additional tool. The integration of eDNA metabarcoding has shown substantial potential in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of biodiversity monitoring, particularly in detecting species diversity and invasive species. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, including funding constraints, lack of human resources, and inadequate data-sharing practices. To address these issues, we recommend increasing funding, standardizing monitoring protocols, enhancing regional cooperation, and promoting adaptive management informed by robust monitoring data. This study underscores the transformative potential of eDNA metabarcoding in MPA management and highlights the need for strategic improvements to ensure the sustainability and ecological health of Mediterranean MPAs. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1633712025-08-02T05:04:52Z Chapter Enhancing Biodiversity Monitoring in Mediterranean MPAs: eDNA and Strategic Solutions Capurso, Ginevra Stewart, Kathryn A. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) eDNA metabarcoding Mediterranean Biodiversity monitoring Management strategies Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are essential for conserving marine biodiversity and ensuring the sustainability of marine ecosystems. This study examines the current management and monitoring practices within the Mediterranean Sea. Utilizing a questionnaire distributed to 93 MPA managers, we received 29 complete responses, providing insights into the governance, management plans, and monitoring strategies employed across the region. Our findings reveal significant variability in the implementation of management plans, with 48% of respondents reporting full implementation and 41% employing ad hoc monitoring strategies. Traditional monitoring methods, such as visual censuses, remain prevalent, while 28% of respondents reported using eDNA metabarcoding as an additional tool. The integration of eDNA metabarcoding has shown substantial potential in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of biodiversity monitoring, particularly in detecting species diversity and invasive species. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, including funding constraints, lack of human resources, and inadequate data-sharing practices. To address these issues, we recommend increasing funding, standardizing monitoring protocols, enhancing regional cooperation, and promoting adaptive management informed by robust monitoring data. This study underscores the transformative potential of eDNA metabarcoding in MPA management and highlights the need for strategic improvements to ensure the sustainability and ecological health of Mediterranean MPAs. 2025-08-02T05:04:51Z 2025-08-02T05:04:51Z 2025-08-01T15:56:12Z 2024 chapter ONIX_20250801T173835_9791221505566_253 2975-0288 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/104803 9791221505566 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/163371 eng Monitoring of Mediterranean Coastal Areas: Problems and Measurement Techniques open access image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/104803/1/43656.pdf Firenze University Press 10.36253/979-12-215-0556-6.11 10.36253/979-12-215-0556-6.11 2ec4474d-93b1-4cfa-b313-9c6019b51b1a 9791221505566 10 Florence open access |
| spellingShingle | Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) eDNA metabarcoding Mediterranean Biodiversity monitoring Management strategies Capurso, Ginevra Stewart, Kathryn A. Chapter Enhancing Biodiversity Monitoring in Mediterranean MPAs: eDNA and Strategic Solutions |
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| title_short | Chapter Enhancing Biodiversity Monitoring in Mediterranean MPAs: eDNA and Strategic Solutions |
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| topic | Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) eDNA metabarcoding Mediterranean Biodiversity monitoring Management strategies |
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