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 surveys and multi-stakeholder workshops involving fishers, NGOs, and government agencies.… Continue Reading →
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 mixed-methods analysis of surveys (n = 83) and interviews (n = 15) of a heterogeneous population of coral restoration volunteers and a control group of divers in Roatan, Honduras… Continue Reading →
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 factors, including certification levels and lionfish spearfishing, influence this capacity. Scaling up these analyses across the region and reassessing them periodically is essential. This adaptive… Continue Reading →
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 in the Western Atlantic. The study utilizes mitochondrial DNA and microsatellite markers to analyze genetic samples from various locations. The results reveal significant genetic differentiation… Continue Reading →
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 environmental heterogeneity fundamentally alters theoretical predictions regarding persistence in ecological networks.
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 ecosystems, especially coral reefs, and on human health through disease transmission, reduced food availability, and food poisoning. Integrated watershed management (IWM) is proposed as a… Continue Reading →
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’.… Continue Reading →
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 behavior scenarios, researchers compared model estimates to actual recruitment data over two years. Results showed significant correlations at regional levels, suggesting high connectivity within and… Continue Reading →
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. Read More >… Continue Reading →
[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 Mesoamerican Region, the Tela Bay (Honduras) reefs.… Continue Reading →