Examining variations in functional homogeneity in herbivorous coral reef fishes in Pacific Islands experiencing a range of human impacts

by | May 12, 2025

Focus on conserving herbivore diversity, emphasizing the protection of specialized species to maintain functional diversity within the ecosystem. Continuously monitor and manage human stressors, including pollution, overfishing, and habitat degradation. Understanding the specific impacts of these stressors on herbivorous fish communities will enable targeted interventions to mitigate their effects.

Scaling Indigenous-led natural resource management

by | May 31, 2024

Recent studies and the Global Biodiversity Framework underscore the vital role of management initiatives led by Indigenous Peoples (IP) and Local Communities (LC) in achieving conservation goals, addressing climate change, preserving biodiversity, and fostering a more...

Effects of management objectives and rules on marine conservation outcomes

by | Mar 4, 2024

Area-based management for conserving biodiversity is becoming more common, especially to meet global targets like the 30 X 30 initiative. While Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are often set up to protect biodiversity, other types of management established for different purposes may also help achieve conservation goals, such as the case of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs).

Ocean Sewage Series

by | Feb 22, 2024 | News

Ongoing series of online activities and events to discuss and demystify the issue of ocean wastewater pollution and innovative approaches being used to address it.