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[Abstract] Can the Allen Coral Atlas indicate adaptive capacity of coral reefs?
Fox et al. 2022
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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, indicating the change in species/habitat composition across a landscape.
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[Abstract] A global review of coral bleaching field surveys methods
Rivera-Sosa et al. 2022
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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) satellite-based bleaching monitoring tool. To do this, we implemented both qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess the most commonly applied survey methods in published literature…
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Assessing the potential for demographic restoration and assisted evolution to build climate resilience in coral reefs
DeFilippo et al. 2022
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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
McClanahan et al. 2022
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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
Wakwella et al. 2022
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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
Andrachuk et al. 2022
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We outlined how integrated management of coral reef foods can help address both malnutrition and biodiversity loss.
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Evolution and connectivity influence the persistence and recovery of coral reefs under climate change in the Caribbean, Southwest Pacific, and Coral Triangle
McManus et al. 2021
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Here, we used eco-evolutionary simulations to examine coral adaptation to warming across reef networks in the Caribbean, the Southwest Pacific, and the Coral Triangle. We found that evolution can be critical in preventing extinction and facilitating the long-term recovery of coral communities in all regions.
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Coping with poachers in European stalked barnacle fisheries: Insights from a stakeholder workshop
Geiger et al., 2022
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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.
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Assessing human well-being constructs with environmental and equity aspects: A review of the landscape
Betley et al. 2021
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Based on the findings of our review, we identify several pathways forward for the development and implementation of well-being frameworks that can inform efforts to leverage well-being for public policy.
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Estimation of the spawning stock and recruitment relationship of Octopus vulgaris in Asturias (Bay of Biscay) with generalized depletion models
Roa-Urreta et al., 2021
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A new generalized depletion model was developed for Octopus vulgaris in Asturias, Spain, considering its rapid life cycle and the co-managed small-scale fishery. Using weekly data from 19 seasons, the model estimates annual recruitment and female spawner emigration. The Shepherd SR model, indicating high density-dependence and overcompensation, was selected. The stock exhibits unstable equilibrium, causing…