Table 12

Identification of ARs placed in marine protected areas (MPA)

ARsMPA locationThe ecological goal of MPAReference
Hope 3DHol Chan Marine Reserve, BelizeProtect the coral reef community health and promote abundant fishery resources (including conch and lobster) associated with seagrass and mangrove habitatsHol Chan (1987) 
Boskalis ReefCalanques Park, FranceProtect and preserve seagrass meadows, Coralligenous areas, fish, turtles,and cetaceansCalanques Park (2012) 
X-Reef
3DReefVivalBorkum Reef Ground, the NetherlandsMaintain and restore of habitat-type reefsKardinaal et al. (2020), Pogoda et al. (2020) 
Biomimetic ReefCap’ dAgde, FranceProtect habitat diversity, including Posidonia meadows, rocky habitats, Coralligenous, sandy bottoms; conserve natural heritage, maintain integrated activities, control external factors and assess management effectivenessCap d’Agde (2020) 
Recif’Lab L1
Recif’Lab L2
X-CoralEliat Coral Beach Nature Reserve, IsraelProtect and preserve coral reef ecosystemsEilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve (1964) 
3D Printed Reef TilesHoi Ha Wan Marine Park, Hong Kong ChinaProtect coral communities and species diversity (mangroves and marine organisms)Hoi Ha Wan (1996) 
Wave BreakClifton Springs Beach marine protected area in Victoria, AustraliaProtect and improve biodiversity valuesThompson Berrill Landscape Design Pty Ltd (2008) 
Source: Table by authors

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