ResourceNamdrik Atoll. Coral-reef resources monitoring assessment
Metadata Thumbnail "The Namdrik Atoll is situated along the chain of atolls that comprises the western Marshall Islands, known as the Ralik Chain. The atoll consists of two islands, Namdrik (south part of the atoll) and Madmad (north). Scientifically-sound, marine resource ...
ResourceCoral reef disturbance and recovery dynamics differ across gradients of localized stressors in the Mariana Islands
"The individual contribution of natural disturbances, localized stressors, and environmental regimes upon longer-term reef dynamics remains poorly resolved for many locales despite its significance for management. This study examined coral reefs in the Co...
ResourceMarine Protected Areas as Linked Social-Ecological Systems
"Marine ecosystems have become increasingly impacted and the coastal communities that rely upon them are continuously adapting to these changes. A key to understanding these social-ecological systems is identifying the components of social structure that ...
ResourceEssential fish habitat and life history assessment of commercially important herbivores in Pohnpei, Micronesia, to enhance MPA effectiveness
"A total of 516 Naso lituratus were sampled to examine spatial habitat use and characterize the reproductive biology and age and growth, respectively, for this species. Similarly, 22 Naso unicornis were taken from the field and 302 from markets to estimat...
ResourceFinal Report: Measuring the degree of connectivity between remnant staghorn papatch at risk of Anthropogenic impacts
"Utilising a suite of techniques which combined population genetics with biophysical and larval dispersal modelling we test the relative influence of connectivity in remote island populations of a Staghorn coral, Acropora pulchra. This species is confined...
ResourcePohnpei Coral Reef Monitoring (CRM) Team - NOAA 2011 Final Report
"Pohnpei Coral Reef Monitoring (CRM) team completed another round of monitoring using a refined Long Swim or Timed Swim monitoring protocol as recommended by our partners from the University of Guam (UOG) to survey large reef food fish. Adopted by CRM tea...
ResourceHumtak-Pohnpei Youth in Conservation Learning Exchange
"The Humatak-Pohnpei Youth in Conservation Learning Exchange held from July 26 to August 1, 2013, is a partnership project between The Conservation Society of Pohnpei and the Humatak Community Foundation to inspire and motivate our youth to become lifelon...
ResourceMapping the Coral Reef Fisheries of the Mariana Islands
"In order to better understand the coral reef fisheries of the Pacific Islands region a concerted effort must be made to leverage the knowledge of those who know those fisheries best. Within the setting of nearshore and inshore areas, this means capturing...
ResourceA report of the Comprehensive Long-term Coral Reef Monitoring at Permanent Sites on Guam project
This report presents the results of an analysis of coral reef monitoring data collected at high priority reef areas since 2010 as part of the Comprehensive Long-term Monitoring at Permanent sites on Guam project, also known as the Guam Long-term Coral Ree...
ResourceWatershed Learning Exchange in Hawaii summary
"A watershed learning exchange was held in collaboration with the Global Reef Resilience Program. Palau participants visited watershed sites on Hawaiis Oahu, Kona and Maui to learn how to reconcile increasing development with conservation. For more than t...