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Do currents shape global patterns of hybrid richness in coral reef fishes?

open access: yesGlobal Ecology and Biogeography, Volume 31, Issue 12, Page 2524-2540, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Aim Our main aim was to identify the distribution of, and potential mechanisms underpinning, hybrid‐rich zones – regions with a disproportionate number of unique interspecific hybrids. We investigated whether coral reef fish hybrids coincided with factors such as phylogenetic relatedness, biogeographic barriers, species richness, geographic ...
Isabelle Ng   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rare coral and reef fish species status, possible extinctions, and associated environmental perceptions in Mauritius

open access: yesConservation Science and Practice, Volume 3, Issue 11, November 2021., 2021
Abstract Mauritius is reported to have the highest marine species endemism in the Western Indian Ocean faunal Province but the status of these species has not been evaluated. To address this knowledge gap, 119 reef sites were sampled to evaluate populations of 16 species of rare and endemic reef fish and corals using scuba‐based surveys conducted by ...
Tim McClanahan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Disintegrating labour relations and depoliticised adaptation to climate change in rural São Tomé and Príncipe

open access: yesArea, Volume 53, Issue 3, Page 422-430, September 2021., 2021
That climate change is a major disruptor of rural livelihoods in the low‐ and middle‐income countries, including sub‐Saharan Africa, has been a key narrative for the continent's development for at least a decade. And while the severity of climate impacts on African development should not be underestimated, in this paper I argue that the vulnerability ...
Michael Mikulewicz
wiley   +1 more source

Embrapa and the construction of scientific heritage in Brazilian agriculture: Sowing memory

open access: yesDevelopment Policy Review, Volume 39, Issue 5, Page 789-810, September 2021., 2021
Abstract Motivation The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Embrapa, is well known for incorporating the Cerrado into Brazil’s modern agriculture through its discoveries of how to improve infertile soils and to develop soybean seeds adapted to the tropics.
Lídia Cabral
wiley   +1 more source

Perceived influence over marine conservation: Determinants and implications of empowerment

open access: yesConservation Letters, Volume 14, Issue 3, May/June 2021., 2021
Abstract Understanding empowerment is integral to facilitating sustainable use policies and requires assessing potential drivers. However, critical applications are rare in conservation. Using the island of Príncipe (São Tomé and Príncipe) as a case study, we undertook household surveys (N = 869) to assess potential drivers of psychological empowerment
Ana Nuno   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geoscience in the courtroom : a cross-disciplinary seminar on the effective and appropriate use of geological science in litigation [PDF]

open access: yes, 1994
Sponsored by Austin Geological Society and Travis County Bar Association and endorsed by Environmental Law Section, State Bar of Texas. "Short Course No.3, 44th Annual Meeting, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies, Austin, Texas, October 8,
Austin Geological Society (Texas)   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Gulf Crisis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Gulf Crisis4AbstractThe China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), initialed in 2013, is among China’s biggest foreign policy and investment commitments.
Cole, Juan
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Kumukumu 1, a hilltop site in the Aird Hills: Implications for occupational trends and dynamics in the Kikori River delta, south coast of Papua New Guinea [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
We report on archaeological excavations undertaken at Kumukumu 1 atop the dense rainforest-clad Aird Hills of the Kikori river delta islands, south coast of Papua New Guinea.
David, Bruno O.   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Naming practices in Continental Upper Guinea Creoles

open access: yes, 2023
International audienceAmong Upper Guinea Creoles (UGC), Casamance Creole and Guinea-Bissau Creole are those traditionally spoken in multilingual areas in the mainland (see Nunez 2015), in particular for the erea of Casamance.
Nunez, Joseph Jean François
core   +2 more sources

Milinch of ... : fourmil of ... /

open access: yes, 1966
Cadastral map series of Papua New Guinea.; Sheets individually named in upper left margin, e.g.: Kau Kau SE.; The number of the Foulmil sheet of which each Milinch sheet forms part is given in upper right margin, e.g.: Survey index 53.; Includes index to
Papua New Guinea. Department of Lands, Surveys, and Mines.
core   +2 more sources

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