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SUBMITTER: Mouillot D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7477099 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Mouillot David D Velez Laure L Maire Eva E Masson Alizée A Hicks Christina C CC Moloney James J Troussellier Marc M
Nature communications 20200907 1
Many islands are biodiversity hotspots but also extinction epicenters. In addition to strong cultural connections to nature, islanders derive a significant part of their economy and broader wellbeing from this biodiversity. Islands are thus considered as the socio-ecosystems most vulnerable to species and habitat loss. Yet, the extent and key correlates of protected area coverage on islands is still unknown. Here we assess the relative influence of climate, geography, habitat diversity, culture, ...[more]