by reefres | Dec 28, 2022
Managing Fisheries for Reef Resilience: Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area
by reefres | Dec 28, 2022
Monitoring Coral Reef Communities in Hawai‘i’s First Herbivore Protection Area
by reefres | Jul 17, 2022
Pro-active Approach to Combat the Invasion of the Indo-Pacific Lionfish
by Cherie Wagner | Jul 14, 2022
Partnering to Manage Lionfish in the Bay Islands
by Liz Shaver | Oct 13, 2021
This study analyzed coral reefs in the southeastern Dominican Republic area of Bayahibe from 2011-2016, where tourism activities have increased significantly in recent years. These reefs, similar to other coral reef ecosystems around the world, are threatened by local...
by reefres | Nov 19, 2015
Lionfish (Pterois volitans) from the Indo-Pacific have recently invaded the Caribbean and southeastern coast of North America. This study looked at lionfish abundances and the physical and environmental characteristics of the invasion process of reefs on the island of...
by reefres | Jan 16, 2015 | News
Check out our interactive online community to connect and share with other coral reef managers and practitioners from around the world about marine management.
by reefres | Oct 20, 2014
Since the 1980s, invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish have spread throughout the western Atlantic and Caribbean, threatening biodiversity and native reef fish, which are the livelihood of local cultures and economies. During the 66th annual meeting of the Gulf and Caribbean...
by reefres | Oct 7, 2014 | News
The Bahamas has taken the lead to address the lionfish invasion, creating a Lionfish Taskforce to document, collect, and remove lionfish from Bahamian waters. The Taskforce includes representatives from government agencies and local NGOs. Preliminary results from a pilot project to remove lionfish in the Bahamas suggest that invasive species can be effectively managed through public-private sector partnerships with substantial benefits for biodiversity and local economies.
by reefres | Sep 29, 2014 | News
Read about a few new resources and articles for coral reef managers: New handbook for Caribbean coral reef managers New Coral Reef Watch products Lionfish hunters New comprehensive online database of MPAs in the Philippines Reef resilience in French...
by reefres | Jul 23, 2014 | News
Herbivore protection and strong community support: will this be enough to increase fish biomass, decrease algal blooms, and enhance reef resilience?
by Cherie Wagner | May 19, 2014
Researchers in the Bahamas found that lionfish on culled reefs altered their behavior. They were less active and hid deeper during the day, when culling took place. This led them to hunt more often during dawn and dusk, which is also when their prey are more active....
by reefres | Apr 7, 2014
Building Reef Resilience Through Invasive Algae Removal and Urchin Biocontrol in Kāne‘ohe Bay