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Published online 17 February 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news030217-2

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Coast conservation criticized

US report calls for change in policy on preserving marine ecosystems.

Coastal conservation policy needs a re-think, experts warned this week. Studies showing that young fish linger in small, fragile neighbourhoods support the introduction of marine reserves.

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