To conserve ocean life, marine reserves need to protect species that move around
- Written by Heather Welch, Researcher in Ecosystem Dynamics, University of California, Santa Cruz

This summer, many Americans will visit national parks and wildlife refuges in hope of seeing wild animals, such as bison on the Plains or alligators in the Everglades. Creating protected areas that forbid or manage activities like hunting is an important tool for protecting...
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