Environmental Studies and Forestry

Small-scale fisheries catch more threatened elasmobranchs inside partially protected areas than in unprotected areas

M. D. Lorenzo, A. Calò, et al.

Elasmobranchs face significant threats from fishing, with many species underreported due to small-scale fisheries. This intriguing study by Manfredi Di Lorenzo and colleagues reveals how partially protected areas in the Mediterranean could offer vital refuge for these marine creatures, despite challenges in fisheries management.