Coral Skeleton δ15N as a Tracer of Historic Nutrient Loading to a Coral Reef in Maui, Hawaii
Excess nutrient loading to nearshore environments has been linked to declining water quality and ecosystem health. Macro-algal blooms, eutrophication, and reduction in coral cover have been observed in West Maui, Hawaii, and linked to nutrient inputs from...
An investigation of the current status of the Hawaiian black coral fishery using historical and new perspectives
This project summarizes the current status of the Hawaiian black coral fishery and compares results with historical measurements. To achieve this, historical methodology where possible was used to make comparisons as similar as possible. The goals and obj...
Mesophotic coral ecosystem research strategy International Workshop to Prioritize Research and Management Needs for Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems, Jupiter, Florida, 12-15 July, 2009
This document summarizes the results of the first Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems Workshop held in Jupiter, Florida on July 12-15, 2008. The workshop was hosted by the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) and organized by the National Oceanic and Atmosph...