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Coastal Capital: Jamaica. The Economic Contribution of Jamaica's Coral Reefs [PDF]
, 2011 Tourism, fisheries, and shoreline protection represent just three of the many culturally and economically important services reef ecosystems provide in Jamaica.
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Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.Abstract Introduction Coral reefs, vital for marine ecosystems and human well‐being, face drastic decline due to climate change effects. In the Caribbean, global disturbances and regional water pollution exacerbate conditions, eliciting disease outbreaks that, in synergy with coral bleaching and hurricanes, cause significant damage to key reef‐building
J. J. Adolfo Tortolero‐Langarica +2 more
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Coastal business perception of coral value and payment for coral restoration
Scientific ReportsCoral reefs provide important economic benefits to coastal businesses, supporting recreation and tourism and protecting property from storms. Yet, these benefits are at risk worldwide as corals decline rapidly, and investment in restoration is lacking ...
Rachel R. Carlson +5 more
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Growing an island: Okinotori [PDF]
, 2011 The UN Law of Sea defines an island as “a naturally formed area of land, surrounded by water, which is above water at high tide.” However, according to the same international law, not every kind of island engenders the same legal effects: “rocks which ...
De Meyer, Dirk
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Conceptualizing and contextualizing “large‐scale” and “scaling‐up” ecological restoration
Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.Current restoration efforts are lagging behind the extent and pace of environmental degradation. This emphasizes the need and urgency to scale up ecological restoration. This study sought to understand the context of “large‐scale” and “scaling‐up” ecological restoration, that is, what it means, entails, where, and how it is implemented by ...
Duduzile K. Ngwenya +3 more
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How Can Studying Mucus Protect Coral Reefs? [PDF]
Frontiers for Young Minds, 2020 Jacqueline Rivera-Ortega +1 more
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Critical knowledge gaps in the conservation and restoration of cold‐water corals
Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.Abstract Introduction Critical knowledge gaps hamper effective conservation of threatened cold‐water coral (CWC) ecosystems, facing cumulative anthropogenic and climate pressures. This review provides a strategic roadmap for urgent, informed intervention.
Qian Liu +33 more
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Legal Regime towards Protecting Coral Reefs: An International Perspective and Indian scenario [PDF]
Law, Environment and Development Journal, 2006 Corals Reefs are an important link in the marine biodiversity and millions of people depend on coral reefs for their sustenance and livelihood, yet these vital resources are in great danger today.
Rajesh Sehgal
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Marine Protected Areas: Country Case Studies on Policy, Governance and Institutional Issues [PDF]
, 2011 This document presents case studies of the policy, governance and institutional issues of marine protected areas (MPAs) in South America (Northeastern)-Brazil; India, Palau and Senegal.
Christophe Breuil +5 more
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