Regional Research Plan – Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem

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  Posted on April 16th, 2012

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  Climate change

  Climate Change – Not only about science, but also public health

  

  In light of the scientific concerns regarding the effects of climate change and what they entail, we conducted two sessions dedicated to this exceedingly growing topic among the scientific community. We interviewed representatives from the academic sector, which included a specialist in public health associated with environmental issues offering other possible aspects that may not have been discussed in our previous group sessions. Should climate change be centered only around science (mostly marine/coastal/terrestrial) or should public health be considered among the key concerns? Read more to find out!

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  Posted on July 7th, 2011

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  Cooperative science research network needed! – AMLC

  

  The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) celebrated its 35th Scientific Meeting in the Universidad de Costa Rica at San José, Costa Rica on May 23-27, 2011. With more than 30 institutions involved in marine research, education and resource management, the AMLC aims to encourage the production and exchange of information between researchers [...]

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  Posted on April 1st, 2011

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  Academia – Focus on conservation rather than only management

  

  Several researchers from the academic sector have made efforts to understand the complexity of marine ecosystems and have contributed much to our scientific knowledge on the importance of conserving  these resources. However, there are pending issues that need to be addressed in order to efficiently manage and conserve our resources. On November 6 and December [...]

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  Posted on March 14th, 2011

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  Aquaculture strategic plan & indices needed, say experts

  

  Based on the current needs for sustainable resource use of fisheries, we find that environmentally-friendly practices of aquaculture are important issues that should be addressed in the Caribbean.  With this in mind, we carried out a discussion session on December 9, 2010 with local stakeholders and experts to share their insights on novel research and [...]

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  Posted on January 25th, 2011

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  Assess socioeconomic impacts of marine resources – USVI

  

  The US Virgin Islands is known for its richness in marine biodiversity, which is one of the main attractions for visiting tourists. However, conservation of the mangrove coastlines, seagrasses, coral reefs, and fishes are essential to sustaining these ecosystems. To date, we continue to search for more information on the best strategies needed for the [...]

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  Posted on December 16th, 2010

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  Better models for predicting climate change, hydrologists say

  

  Coastal and marine resources are coupled. Upland precipitation that produces runoff and carries sediment and chemical contaminants often has detrimental effects on coastal marine habitats. Coral reefs, beaches, mangrove forests and seagrass beds are among the most affected and provide essential habitat for important marine species. Therefore, surveying the community of water resource users, including [...]

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  Posted on December 16th, 2010

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  Connect communities to conservation – US Fish & Wildlife/NOAA

  

  The richness in biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine, is characteristic of our region. Hence, conservation of our mangrove coastlines, seagrasses, coral reefs, and fishes are essential to sustaining our ecosystems. The US Fish & Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries are federal agencies that aim to conserve and provide services to Puerto Rico’s natural reserves and [...]

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  Posted on June 18th, 2010

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  PR-DNER emphasizes Adaptive/Ecosystem-Based Management

  

  The Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (PR-DNER) is a well-established governmental agency that regulates and manages the use of terrestrial, marine and coastal environments with the main purpose of protecting and conserving these resources. Presently, DNER consists of several components that promote education, management, scientific research, projects associated with public interests, legal [...]

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  Posted on April 12th, 2010

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  Carrying Capacity an Interest for Surfrider

  

  The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been helping to protect local beaches nation-wide for over 20 years. The Rincón Chapter  (http://www.surfrider.org/rincon) helps to maintain the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve (TPMR), created in 2004, at Rincón, PR. On March 4, 2010, we met with the executive committee (Chairperson – Wess Merten) to inquire [...]

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  Posted on April 8th, 2010

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  Ecosystem Connectivity is Key for JBNERR

  

  The National Estuarine Research Reserve (JBNERR) in Jobos Bay is the second largest estuarine in Puerto Rico and is representative of an estuarine area that consists of a complex ecological system in the Caribbean region. The Reserve focuses mostly on environmental monitoring, coastal training and educating local communities. On February 24, 2010, we carried out [...]

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  This project is supported by NOAA / National Sea Grant College Program, and the University of Puerto Rico. The information provided here is the responsibility of the Sea Grant College Program at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus.