Contribution of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) towards ecosystem services and fisheries: An experts’ perspective from Mediterranean MPAs

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  2026

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  Ocean & Coastal Management

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  2026-02-01

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  DOI 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.108061
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