Implications
The principles of marine larval ecology can be applied to a number of fields both inside and outside the marine realm. Successful fisheries management relies heavily on understanding population connectivity and dispersal distances, and these processes are driven by larvae. Dispersal and connectivity must also be considered when designing natural reserves, both on land and in the water; if populations are not self-recruiting, then solitary reserves may lose their species assemblages. Additionally, many invasive species are able to disperse long distances during an early life stage, such as seeds in land plants or larvae in marine invasives. Understanding the factors influencing their dispersal is key to controlling their spread and managing already established populations. Through the continued study of the ecology of these microscopic creatures, scientists can better understand and more effectively manage myriad populations of both land and sea.
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