Through the Reef Resilience Network, this page shares case studies of managers and scientists applying resilience principles to coral reef and reef fisheries management. Explore examples using the Search, Locations, and Topics features or contact resilience@tnc.org to share or propose a case study.
- Case studies present lessons learned from applying resilience principles in reef and fisheries management
- Examples can be found using the Search, Locations, and Topics features on the page
- Contact resilience@tnc.org to share progress on an existing case study or to propose a project to feature
Case Studies
Through the Reef Resilience Network, managers and scientists around the world share lessons learned when incorporating resilience principles into coral reef and reef fisheries management activities.
Explore these case studies highlighting successful management strategies by selecting one below, or using the search features on the left. Please contact us at resilience@tnc.org to share progress on your case study or if you have a project you would like to feature.
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Indonesia – Management EffectivenessUsing Indonesia’s national assessment tool to evaluate the Nusa Penida marine protected area -
Philippines – Management EffectivenessUsing the MEAT tool in the Phillipines
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The Bahamas – Climate AdaptationClimate-Smart Management Planning in The Bahamas
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Palau – Management EffectivenessManagement effectiveness in practice at Helen Reef, Palau
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The Bahamas – MPA EnforcementThe Marine Action Partnership (MAP) – A Collaborative Approach to Improve Sustainable Fishing in The Bahamas
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Hawaii – Invasive SpeciesBuilding Reef Resilience Through Invasive Algae Removal and Urchin Biocontrol in Kāne‘ohe Bay
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Palau – Financing Protected AreasFinancing Protected Areas in Palau
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Florida – Wastewater PollutionEliminating Ocean Outfalls for Coral Reef Protection
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California – Wastewater Pollution25 Years of Urban Runoff Treatment Through Constructed Wetlands
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U.S. Virgin Islands – Wastewater PollutionCollaborative Efforts to Address Wastewater Pollution and Safe Drinking Water Concerns in the USVI
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Palau – Fisheries ManagementUsing traditional knowledge to guide coastal fisheries management planning in the Koror Southern Lagoon, Palau
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Belize – Resilience-Based ManagementUnderstanding Past Planning Efforts to Inform a Resilience Strategy
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Ecuador – Wastewater PolicyCoalition to Promote Wastewater Policy in Ecuador
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Honduras – Wastewater PollutionConstructing Pit Latrines to Improve Wastewater Management in La Moskitia
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Hawai‘i – Wastewater PollutionUsing Worms to Reduce Wastewater Pollution in Hawai‘i
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Belize – Fisheries ManagementLobster and Conch Fisheries: Collective Impact of Managed Access Program Puts Fisheries on Path to Recovery
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Belize – Fisheries ManagementProtecting Reef Grazers to Enable Coral Reef Recovery: An Innovative Coral Reef Management Approach
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Florida – Disturbance ResponseDisturbance Response and Monitoring program in Action
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South Africa – Fisheries ManagementSmall-Scale Fisheries Project Links Fishing Co-op to Markets & Models Value Chain Innovation
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Hawaii – Fisheries ManagementManaging Fisheries for Reef Resilience: Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area