Includes index. Sobel, J. A., & Dalgren, C. P. (2004). Marine reserves: a guide to science, design, and use. Washington, DC: Island Press.

Part I: Principles and concepts -- Our oceans in trouble -- The State of Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries -- Fishing and its impacts -- What marine reserves can accomplish -- Design and designation of marine reserve -- Social dimensions of marine reserves -- Research priorities and techniques -- Part II: Global experience and case studies -- California's channel islands and the U. S. West Coast -- Bahamian Marine Reserves - past experience and future plans -- Belize's evolving system of marine reserves -- Global review: lessons from around the world