SCUBA diver behavior, diver carrying capacity and its implications for sustainable reef management
Dr. Pelayo Rico Fernández and Dr. Antonella Rivera 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… Sigue Leyendo →
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… Sigue Leyendo →
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… Sigue Leyendo →
Comunidades con voz. El futuro de la pesca artesanal en Latinoamérica y el Caribe (Capitulo 4)
A pesar de la relevancia multidimensional que poseen la pesca artesanal y la pesca de subsistencia en el contexto de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (LAC), históricamente los Estados de esta región han fallado en su manejo sostenible. Por consiguiente, en las últimas décadas se observa una tendencia a nivel mundial a manejar el sector pesquero… Sigue Leyendo →