Improving fisheries co-management through ecosystem-based spatial management: The Galapagos Marine Reserve

► Marine zoning is not resolving the over-exploitation of Galapagos fisheries. ► The adoption of marine zoning and co-management is not enough to assure success. ► GMR s marine zoning must be evaluated and adapted to improve co-management. ► Five management and conservation insights are provided for beyond the Galapagos.