Redundancy#
Description#
Definition: repetition of same function, trophic level or habitat type inside the same entity at different scales (MPA, MPA network, MSP…). Redundancy is used as proxies of insurance (i.e., when one species is able to replace a similar species from the same functional niche) and to maximise the probability of succes under uncertainty, taken into account that different species will react differently under the same stressor. Functional redundancy can be measured by binning multiple species traits with the Sturges algorithm (i.e., data were divided into classes based on the sample size and distribution of values across each trait).
Example of use: design of MPA network to increase chance of success of protection.
Cambra et al (2024). Guidance for including climate change scenarios in protection and prioritization strategies for Marine Protected Areas development. Deliverable D3.3, under the WP3 of MSP4BIO project (GA n° 101060707)
Kotta et al. (2024) Ecological toolkit (ESE1) for MPAs prioritization and networking. Deliverable – D3.4., under the WP3 of MSP4BIO project (GA n° 101060707)