Harnessing marine microclimates for climate change adaptation and marine conservation

‐Responses to climate change and large‐scale forcing can vary widely at local scales creating marine microclimates. ‐Microclimates are robust even under extreme large‐scale forcing events (ENSO, climate change) potentially creating spatial refuges or ‘safe spaces’ for important species. ‐Small/medium no‐take zones, artificial reefs, and other possible spatial management can be placed to harness local variability as an adaptation or conservation measure in the face of climate change.

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