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Tag: coastal management

Here’s the “Catch” with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fisheries

Here’s the “Catch” with the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to global fisheries. Using a Maine lobstering community as an example for global small fisheries,…
June 12, 2021June 8, 2021 Diana Fontaine
Of rain and reefs: Future downpours in French Polynesia could change the coast
Coastal Management

Of rain and reefs: Future downpours in French Polynesia could change the coast

In many ways, coral reefs are the Goldilocks of the ocean. But as climate change shifts conditions near many of…
December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 Kristin Huizenga
Fig leaf or laurel wreath – When does “green” development help or hurt the ocean?
Coastal Management

Fig leaf or laurel wreath – When does “green” development help or hurt the ocean?

Making new coastal development more environmentally friendly seems like a win-win, but how much is helpful and how much is…
July 1, 2020March 15, 2022 Kristin Huizenga
Effects may vary
Sea-level Rise

Effects may vary

For the past several decades, satellite data has indicated that our ocean's height is on the rise. But little effort…
March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 Eric Orenstein
Beyond word of mouth: How local knowledge can fill fisheries data gaps
Coastal Management

Beyond word of mouth: How local knowledge can fill fisheries data gaps

How can we accurately assess the extent of population declines in marine organisms? Read on to find out how local…
November 20, 2017November 19, 2017 Katherine Barrett
Book Review Coastal Management Conservation Human impacts Modeling Oysters Restoration technology

Oh Where, Oh Where Should This Oyster Reef Go?

Where indeed? Oyster reef restoration and use for shoreline protection requires some planning to maximize effectiveness. Find out more in…
January 22, 2016March 10, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Coastal Management Conservation

Taiwan creates “Facebook” for sea turtles!

Photo ID databases have been used to estimate population sizes for zebras, cheetahs, whales, sharks dolphins, turtles and more. This…
May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 Megan Chen
Biology Coastal Management Ecology Fisheries Human impacts Policy Pollution

The Ghastly Impacts of Ghost Fishing Gear

Derelict fishing traps, or DFTs, are abandoned traps that may still be actively capturing marine organisms, in a phenomenon known…
August 27, 2014August 29, 2014 Erin Markham

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