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Corals, fishermen and tourists [PDF]
, 2004 Two major anthropogenic activities that disturb coral reefs are fishing and tourism, even though coral reefs are important for both fishing and tourism. Already more than 60 per cent of all reefs worldwide are endangered. The use of explosives and poison
Kunzmann, A.
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Charging for Nature: Marine Park Fees and Management from a User Perspective [PDF]
, 2010 User fees can contribute to the financial sustainability of marine protected areas (MPAs), yet they must be acceptable to users. We explore changes in the fee system and management of Bonaire National Marine Park (BNMP) from the perspective of users ...
Calvo Uyarra, MC, Côté, IM, Gill, JA
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Breaking down seagrass fragmentation in a marine heatwave impacted World Heritage Area
Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.Habitat fragmentation can exacerbate the impacts of habitat loss but is rarely quantified in marine environments. Using satellite‐derived habitat maps, we identify widespread seagrass fragmentation following a marine heatwave that contributed to a dramatic shift in seascape structure in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Michael D. Taylor +4 more
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The engine of the reef: Photobiology of the coral-algal symbiosis
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2014 Coral reef ecosystems thrive in tropical oligotrophic oceans because of the relationship between corals and endosymbiotic dinoflagellate algae called Symbiodinium.
Melissa Susan Roth
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Illegal Wildlife Trade in a Tourism and Biodiversity Hotspot
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT There are clear connections between tourism, development, and sustainable use—particularly in biodiversity hotspots, where tourists may unknowingly purchase souvenirs made from protected wildlife. This issue is explicitly recognized in the Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG15, Life on Land, and SDG16, Peace, Justice, and Strong ...
Jessica Chavez +11 more
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The Socio‐Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions on Non‐Marketed Environmental Valuation
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The present review aims to strengthen both the theoretical foundation and real‐world relevance of environmental valuation methods, especially in regions marked by cultural diversity or spiritual significance. Its goal is to explore how embracing socio‐cultural pluralism can support more inclusive, meaningful, and accepted environmental ...
George E. Halkos +1 more
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Discover OceansMarine herbivorous fishes such as parrotfish are critical for coral reef resilience through algal control. Overfishing and illegal fishing have brought a substantial decline in parrotfish populations across the Caribbean. The absence or limited abundance
J. Prato-Valderrama +5 more
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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019 Effective marine park management and protection of coral reefs can only happen if managers have adequate knowledge of reef health and area. However, obtaining such information is labor intensive and difficult with limited funding and time.
Chai Ming Lau +14 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a topic of growing scholarly importance. While existing literature has mapped the thematic scope of this field, a critical diagnosis of its intellectual structure and inherent biases is missing.
Juan Martinez Alvarez +3 more
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