Are marine reserves and non-consumptive activities compatible? A global analysis of marine reserve regulations

► Non-consumptive activities can damage marine reserves. ► Majority of high-risk activities involve motorised boats. ► Potentially high-risk activities such as scuba diving are frequently unregulated. ► Mitigation allows most activities to be compatible with conservation goals of marine reserves. ► Jet skiing, water skiing and catch and release angling are incompatible activities.