Roman, Joe,Dunphy-Daly, Meagan M.,Johnston, David W.,Read, Andrew J.
Lifting baselines to address the consequences of conservation success Journal Article
In: Trends in Ecology & Evolution, vol. 30, no. 447, pp. 299-302, 2015, ISBN: 0169-5347.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: conservation success, Endangered species, historical abundance, management, Marine mammals, population trends, recovery, shifting baselines
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title = {Lifting baselines to address the consequences of conservation success},
author = {Roman, Joe,Dunphy-Daly, Meagan M.,Johnston, David W.,Read, Andrew J.},
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issn = {0169-5347},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
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abstract = {In recent years, many marine mammals, seabirds, and other species have begun to recover.
These changes are the result of legislation, international agreements, and conservation efforts.
Conservation efforts and legislation are lifting baselines for new generations.
Conservationists should help the public understand recovery by lifting baselines.
Managing wildlife abundance rather than scarcity presents an opportunity for human society.Biologists and policymakers are accustomed to managing species in decline, but for the first time in generations they are also encountering recovering populations of ocean predators. Many citizens perceive these species as invaders and conflicts are increasing. It is time to celebrate these hard-earned successes and lift baselines for recovering species.},
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In recent years, many marine mammals, seabirds, and other species have begun to recover.
These changes are the result of legislation, international agreements, and conservation efforts.
Conservation efforts and legislation are lifting baselines for new generations.
Conservationists should help the public understand recovery by lifting baselines.
Managing wildlife abundance rather than scarcity presents an opportunity for human society.Biologists and policymakers are accustomed to managing species in decline, but for the first time in generations they are also encountering recovering populations of ocean predators. Many citizens perceive these species as invaders and conflicts are increasing. It is time to celebrate these hard-earned successes and lift baselines for recovering species.
These changes are the result of legislation, international agreements, and conservation efforts.
Conservation efforts and legislation are lifting baselines for new generations.
Conservationists should help the public understand recovery by lifting baselines.
Managing wildlife abundance rather than scarcity presents an opportunity for human society.Biologists and policymakers are accustomed to managing species in decline, but for the first time in generations they are also encountering recovering populations of ocean predators. Many citizens perceive these species as invaders and conflicts are increasing. It is time to celebrate these hard-earned successes and lift baselines for recovering species.