Gonson C. auteur aut IRD Pelletier D. auteur aut IRD Gamp E. auteur aut IRD Preuss B. auteur aut IRD Jollit I. auteur aut IRD Ferraris Jocelyne auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf born digital access In coastal areas, demographic increase is likely to result in greater numbers of recreational users, with potential consequences on marine biodiversity. These effects may also occur within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), which are popular with recreational users. Our analysis builds on data collected over a ten-year period during three year-round surveys to appraise changes in recreational boating activities in coral ecosystems. Results show that the number of boaters has greatly increased, particularly so within MPAs during weekends and the warm season, when peaks in boat numbers have become more frequent. We also observed that the number of anchored boats has increased over the period. These changes may be resulting in biophysical impacts that could be detrimental to conservation objectives in MPAs. This steady increase over time may cause changes in the spatial and temporal distribution of users and in their practices, thus highlighting the importance of monitoring recreational activities. specialized Recreational uses MPA Coral reef ecosystem Spatio-temporal pattern New Caledonia Mooring practices NOUVELLE CALEDONIE PACIFIQUE SUD NOUMEA LAGON 036 038 095 107 1 144-154 2016 0025-326X https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010067588 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.04.007 0025-326X [F B010067588] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010067588 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/intranet/publi/2016/07/010067588.pdf Accès réservé (Intranet de l'IRD) IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2016-08-01 2017-08-23 fdi:010067588 fre