Resources
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Drivers and potential solutions for transnational Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) in the Gulf of Honduras
We explored the drivers and possible solutions to IUU fishing by Honduran fishers in the Cayman Crown reef, a transboundary area shared with Guatemala and Belize. The research combined household…
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Seeing the forest for the coral trees: involvement and perceptions of reef threats among coral restoration volunteers in Roatan, Honduras
Despite the global expansion of coral restoration initiatives that depend on volunteer divers in supporting these programs, research exploring their motivations, sentiments and knowledge remains scarce. This study employed a…
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SCUBA diver behavior, diver carrying capacity and its implications for sustainable reef management
Dive into our most recent study on dive site carrying capacity. “The results of this study highlight the critical importance of assessing diver carrying capacity to protect the reef. Various…
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Genetic Population Structure of Lane Snapper Lutjanus synagris (Linnaeus, 1758) in Western Atlantic: Implications for Conservation
The article titled “Genetic Population Structure of Lane Snapper Lutjanus synagris (Linnaeus, 1758) in Western Atlantic: Implications for Conservation” examines the genetic diversity and population structure of the Lane Snapper…
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Evaluating the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease in the Bay Islands, Honduras
Current ecological theory predicts that random networks with dispersal shortcuts connecting distant sites can promote persistence when there is no capacity for evolution. This paper demonstrates that incorporating evolution and…
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Integrated watershed management solutions for healthy coastal ecosystems and people
Tropical coastal ecosystems are declining globally due to human activities, primarily poor water quality from land-based sources. This review highlights the impact of sediments, nutrients, chemicals, and pathogens on coastal…
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Coral conservation in a warming world must harness evolutionary adaptation
To facilitate evolutionary adaptation to climate change, we must protect networks of coral reefs that span a range of environmental conditions — not just apparent ‘refugia’.
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Biophysical modelling of larval dispersal and population connectivity of a stalked barnacle: implications for fishery governance
The study evaluates biophysical models predicting larval dispersal and population connectivity of the stalked barnacle Pollicipes pollicipes in the Iberian Peninsula. Using the Regional Ocean Modelling system and various larval…
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Exploring relationships between gender and collective action in artisanal fisher associations of Central Chile
Artisanal fisher associations in Chile with women members show higher efficiency and cooperation than male-only groups. Women join for belonging, men for income, highlighting the need for gender-inclusive fisheries policies.…
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[Abstract]Participation and patrols promote sustainable fisheries in the Mesoamerican Reef Region.
Here we present a case study of Los Micos Lagoon, a coastal lagoon responsible for seeding fish biomass in sites with some of the highest live coral cover in the…
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[Abstract] Can the Allen Coral Atlas indicate adaptive capacity of coral reefs?
We explore the extent to which habitat complexity, as detected by the Atlas, can inform adaptive capacity. Beta-diversity is a common index used to assess environmental heterogeneity within natural systems,…
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[Abstract] A global review of coral bleaching field surveys methods
In this study, we helped address this gap by comprehensively reviewing coral bleaching field survey methods as a first step for global ground-truthing of the Allen Coral Atlas (the Atlas)…
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Assessing the potential for demographic restoration and assisted evolution to build climate resilience in coral reefs
Interest is growing in developing conservation strategies to restore and maintain coral reef ecosystems in the face of mounting anthropogenic stressors, particularly climate warming and associated mass bleaching events…
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Whitepaper: Forecasting Climate Sanctuaries for Securing the Future of Coral Reefs
We highlight the environmental and biological factors that predict the ongoing climate impactsof coral reefs, and explore the potential for adaptation, acclimation and stress tolerance of coral reefs.
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Whitepaper: Managing Watersheds for Coral Reefs and Public Health
Key issues and opportunities for managing healthy watersheds that benefit both coral reefs and communities.
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Whitepaper: The Role of Coral Reef Small-Scale Fisheries for Addressing Malnutrition and Avoiding Biodiversity Loss
We outlined how integrated management of coral reef foods can help address both malnutrition and biodiversity loss.