Conservation Benefits of Marine Reserves are Undiminished Near Coastal Rivers and Cities
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1 Australian Rivers Institute – Coast & Estuaries and School of Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia 2 School of Science & Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, DC, QLD 4558, Australia 3 School of Biological Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia 4 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Marine and Atmospheric Research, Dutton Park, QLD 4102, Australia 5 National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia
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