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FIGURE 1 in New bryozoan taxa from a new marine conservation area in New Zealand, with a checklist of Bryozoa from Greater Cook Strait

FIGURE 1. The south coast of Wellington in the vicinity of the new Taputeranga Marine Reserve (bold black line). Solid black shows urbanised land, with low-tidal rock, submarine rock, boulder and pebble gravel, and sand out to the southern boundary of the reserve, with depth contours shown at 10 m intervals. All of the new species were collected in guts and runnels of The Sirens Rocks or to seaward of these rocks.

FIGURES 22–28. Rhynchozoon zealandicum n in New bryozoan taxa from a new marine conservation area in New Zealand, with a checklist of Bryozoa from Greater Cook Strait

FIGURES 22–28. Rhynchozoon zealandicum n. sp. 22, Surface of colony from margin to centre showing the change in orientation of zooids in the centre of the colony owing to frontal budding. 23, Developing zooids at the colony margin showing the distribution of pore-chambers. 24, Orificial view of zooids near the colony margin showing suboral avicularia. 25, Recumbent zooids showing the peristomial processes. 26, Frontally borne adventitious avicularium. 27, Ovicells showing frontal ectooecial tabula and short broad labellum. 28, Primary orifice. Scale bars: Fig. 22 = 1 mm; Figs 23–27 = 100 µm; Fig. 28 = 20 µm.

FIGURES 2–6. Electra oligopora n in New bryozoan taxa from a new marine conservation area in New Zealand, with a checklist of Bryozoa from Greater Cook Strait

FIGURES 2–6. Electra oligopora n. sp. 2, Part of cleaned encrusting colony showing general disposition of runner-andbranch zooidal series. 3, Zooids with membranous frontal walls and spine tips intact. 4, An autozooid in quincuncial arrangement with its neighbours. 5, Proximal and distal ends of zooids in a lineal series showing the small area of porous gymnocyst. 6, The operculum fully folded back proximally, showing the marginal sclerite that supports it. Scale bars: Fig. 2 = 1 mm; Figs 3–5 = 100 µm; Fig. 6 = 30 µm.

FIGURES 13–15. Fenestrulina littoralis n in New bryozoan taxa from a new marine conservation area in New Zealand, with a checklist of Bryozoa from Greater Cook Strait

FIGURES 13–15. Fenestrulina littoralis n. sp. 13, Ovicelled and non-ovicelled zooids; notice the distinctive crest on the frontal shield and the ovicells; note also that the proximal pair of oral spines in one zooid is forked. 14, Zooids at the colony margin showing pore-chambers; 15, Distal end of an autozooid showing orificial condyles and the double sets of radiated pores between each pair of spine bases. Scale bars: Figs 13–15 = 100 µm.

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Supplementary material 1 from: Petza D, Anastopoulos P, Coll M, Garcia SM, Kaiser M, Kalogirou S, Lourdi I, Rice J, Sciberras M, Katsanevakis S (2021) The contribution of Area-Based Fisheries Management Measures to Fisheries Sustainability and Marine Conservation: a global scoping review protocol. Research Ideas and Outcomes 7: e70486. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.7.e70486

The contribution of Area-Based Fisheries Management Measures to Fisheries Sustainability and Marine Conservation: a global scoping review protocol - Search Strategy

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Supplementary material 2 from: Petza D, Anastopoulos P, Coll M, Garcia SM, Kaiser M, Kalogirou S, Lourdi I, Rice J, Sciberras M, Katsanevakis S (2021) The contribution of Area-Based Fisheries Management Measures to Fisheries Sustainability and Marine Conservation: a global scoping review protocol. Research Ideas and Outcomes 7: e70486. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.7.e70486

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Data from: Large‐scale molecular diet analysis in a generalist marine mammal reveals male preference for prey of conservation concern

Sex‐specific diet information is important in the determination of predator impacts on prey populations. Unfortunately, the diet of males and females can be difficult to describe, particularly when they are marine predators. We combined two molecular techniques to describe haul‐out use and prey preferences of male and female harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from Comox and Cowichan Bay (Canada) during 2012–2013. DNA metabarcoding quantified the diet proportions comprised of prey species in harbor seal scat, and qPCR determined the sex of the individual that deposited each scat. Using 287 female and 260 male samples, we compared the monthly sex ratio with GLMs and analyzed prey consumption relative to sex, season, site, and year with PERMANOVA. The sex ratio between monthly samples differed widely in both years (range = 12%–79% males) and showed different patterns at each haul‐out site. Male and female diet differed across both years and sites: Females consumed a high proportion of demersal fish species while males consumed more salmonid species. Diet composition was related to both sex and season (PERMANOVA: R2 = 27%, p < 0.001; R2 = 24%, p < 0.001, respectively) and their interaction (PERMANOVA: R2 = 11%, p < 0.001). Diet differences between males and females were consistent across site and year, suggesting fundamental foraging differences, including that males may have a larger impact on salmonids than females. Our novel combination of techniques allowed for both prey taxonomic and spatiotemporal resolution unprecedented in marine predators.

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Data from: Population genetic structure and connectivity of deep-sea stony corals (Order Scleractinia) in the New Zealand region: implications for the conservation and management of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems

Deep-sea stony corals, which can be fragile, long-lived, late to mature and habitat-forming, are defined as vulnerable marine ecosystem indicator taxa. Under United Nations resolutions these corals require protection from human disturbance such as fishing. To better understand the vulnerability of stony corals (Goniocorella dumosa, Madrepora oculata, Solenosmilia variabilis) to disturbance within the New Zealand region, and to guide marine protected area design, genetic structure and connectivity were determined using microsatellite loci and DNA sequencing. Analyses compared population genetic differentiation between two biogeographic provinces, amongst three sub-regions (north-central-south), and amongst geomorphic features. Extensive population genetic differentiation was revealed by microsatellite variation, whilst DNA sequencing revealed very little differentiation. For G. dumosa, genetic differentiation existed amongst regions and geomorphic features, but not between provinces. For M. oculata, only a north-central-south regional structure was observed. For S. variabilis, genetic differentiation was observed between provinces, amongst regions and amongst geomorphic features. Populations on the Kermadec Ridge were genetically different from Chatham Rise populations in all three species. A significant isolation-by-depth pattern was observed for both marker types in G. dumosa, and also in ITS of M. oculata. An isolation-by-distance pattern was revealed for microsatellite variation in S. variabilis. Medium to high levels of self-recruitment were detected in all geomorphic populations, and rates and routes of genetic connectivity were species-specific. These patterns of population genetic structure and connectivity at a range of spatial scales indicate that flexible spatial management approaches are required for the conservation of deep-sea corals around New Zealand.

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Data for: A tide of change – what we can learn from stories of marine conservation success

<p>Rapid deterioration of marine habitats and biodiversity under cumulative stressors have led to increased efforts to rebuild marine life. Yet, successes of such endeavors do not have prominent visibility in recent assessments, although these examples are particularly needed to guide future actions to achieve our shared aspiration of a healthy ocean. Here, we provide a comprehensive assessment of 217 verified marine conservation successes across the world's oceans and the main traits involved. Our findings reveal a balanced geography of success across the world's oceans and that human stewardship is essential for driving conservation success, especially when different stakeholders work together in rebuilding marine life. This assessment should inform future actions and build confidence that reversing the trajectory of loss towards repairing ocean health is feasible. It also provides a basis for a 'learning by doing' approach in guiding conservation success through an understanding of the levers for success versus failure.</p>