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A reasonable middle ground will be to aim for 10% coverage of the world oceans with no-take areas. This is comparable to global protected land areas, would likely be enough to make a substantial impact, and could still remain palatable for fishers, etc. The principle behind a conservative goal, is that it is one for which widespread support would be possible with the appropriate motivations. Also, having a well-defined, conservative goal makes it clear that there is no attempt to radically restructure the way the business is carried out on the seas; in contrast, the MPA proposal is designed to preserve and protect the seagoing cultures and ways of life that have existed for many generations.Most important is the acknowledgement that an inflexible attitude toward the creation of MPAs is counterproductive. This 10% target attempts to be sensitive to socio-economic concerns, as well as biological and ecological concerns.
In areas outside of the 10%, lesser restrictions will almost certainly be necessary. Traditional management schemes, such as gear restrictions, quotas, or days-at-sea limitations, are all possibilities. In any case, it is important to note that the intent is for MPAs to work in conjuction with other management schemes.
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