Micronesia – Predator Outbreaks
A Well-Developed Community-Based Marine Protected Area Proves Resilient to a Crown-of-Thorns Outbreak
Local Conditions Magnify Coral Loss After Marine Heatwaves
In recent decades, marine heatwaves have caused widespread coral mortality, altering the structure of reef communities that people rely on for critical ecosystem services. Though some studies conclude that reducing carbon emissions is the only viable option to save...Local Management Actions can Increase Coral Resilience to Thermally-Induced Bleaching
Abstract: Recent large-scale analyses suggest that local management actions may not protect coral reefs from climate change, yet most local threat-reduction strategies have not been tested experimentally. We show that removing coral predators is a common local action...Coral Reef Disturbance and Recovery Dynamics Differ Across Gradients of Localized Stressors in the Mariana Islands
Disturbance and recovery patters of coral reefs in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands were studied over a 12-year period, including Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) densities, localized stressors, and natural disturbances such as tropical storms. COTS...New and improved Network Forum
Check out our interactive online community to connect and share with other coral reef managers and practitioners from around the world about marine management.
New Reef Resilience Online Course Launched
Check out the six new modules on stressors affecting coral reefs, guidance for identifying coral reef resilience indicators, design principles for resilient MPA networks, methods for implementing resilience assessments, and important communication tools for managers.
