New publication on MPAs that do not include key cetacean habitats exposed to anthropogenic stressors
Dear MARMAM colleagues, We are happy to share our new paper titled "Marine protected areas miss key habitats of Bryde's whales and bottlenose dolphins exposed to anthropogenic stressors" (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118265). We employed habitat suitability modeling and a novel exposure index to identify areas where Bryde's whales and bottlenose dolphins overlap with cumulative human impacts and existing MPAs along the Brazilian coast. Highlights: - Southeastern Brazil holds key habitats for Bryde's whales and bottlenose dolphins - Oceanic areas under high stress remain unprotected by marine protected areas - High overlap with oil and gas activities in the Southeast elevates risks for species - Effective conservation needs stronger MPAs and stressor mitigation strategies Best regards, Guilherme
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Guilherme Maricato