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Use of Focal Species in Marine Conservation and Management: A Review and Critique

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TitleUse of Focal Species in Marine Conservation and Management: A Review and Critique
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2001
JournalAquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
Volume11
Start Page59
Abstract

1. Focal species (i.e. indicators, keystones, umbrellas, and flagships) have been advocated for the
management and conservation of natural environments.
2. The assumption has been that the presence or abundance of a focal species is a means to
understanding the composition and/or state of the more complex community.
3. We review the characteristics of focal species, and evaluate their appropriateness and utility
judged against conservation objectives.
4. It appears that indicator species (of both composition and condition) may be of greatest
general utility, and that several types of focal species may exhibit useful indicator properties.
Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

URLhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aqc.429/abstract

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