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Causey, B., J. Delaney, E. Diaz, D. Dodge, J. Garcia, J. Higgins, B. Keller, R. Kelty, W. Jaap, C. Matos, G. Schmahl, C. Rogers, M. Miller and D. Turgeon,
2002
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Status of Coral Reefs in the U.S. Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico: Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Navassa.
In: C.R. Wilkinson (ed.), Status of coral reefs of the world:2002. GCRMN Report, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville. Chapter 14, pp 251-276.
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Causey, B., J. Delaney, E. Diaz, D. Dodge, J. Garcia, J. Higgins, B. Keller, R. Kelty, W. Jaap, C. Matos, G. Schmahl, C. Rogers, M. Miller and D. Turgeon
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2002
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Status of Coral Reefs in the U.S. Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico: Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Navassa.
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In: C.R. Wilkinson (ed.), Status of coral reefs of the world:2002. GCRMN Report, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville. Chapter 14, pp 251-276.
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monitoring status report management
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Abstract
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There has been a marked increase government funding for the U.S. Caribbean over the
last 2 years. This has resulted in vastly improved regional mapping, monitoring, and
management of coral reef ecosystems of Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
and Navassa. These improvements have resulted in significant advances in our
understanding of the condition and functioning of these coral reefs. Digital maps of the
U.S. Caribbean, including photo-moasics, individual aerial photographs, classified habitat
maps, a mapping ArcView extension classification scheme, and methods manual, were
completed and are available on CD-ROM and the web (www.biogeo.nos.noaa.gov). Maps of
benthic habitats of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) were completed
in 1998 and are also available. The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) National Coral Reef Monitoring Program has been expanded from US$0.6
to 0.9 million and now supports monitoring of water quality, reef fish populations, and the
habitat in Florida as well as in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A comprehensive
monitoring program in the FKNMS was expanded, and shows that fishes in no-take
reserves are larger and more abundant than in fished reference areas. Databases have been
improved to allow easier data entry from the field and many are now available on-line.
Monitoring data are published in peer-reviewed literature and in the first National Report
on the Status and Health of U.S. Coral Reef Ecosystems.
A major 5-year research program started in 2002 to examine the links between natural
and human stresses, reef processes, socio-economic factors, and the use of MPAs as a
management tool. Biological and physical data are being integrated into GIS programs to
allow managers to visualise and predict the impacts of their decisions. The National Coral
Reef Initiative (NCRI) received US$1M in 2001 and 2002 to support cooperative grants for
coral reef research and monitoring. The research projects and collaborations include:
innovative methods and programs to assess, monitor, and restore reefs; investigations of
ecological, environmental, and genetic responses to coral reef restoration; mapping and
biological inventories; and risk assessment and categorisation. A new Coral Reef Institute
was established in Puerto Rico to strengthen monitoring and develop improved
monitoring technologies. In response to increasing coral diseases in the Caribbean, the
Coral Disease and Health Consortium has brought together many experts who have:
identified information needs; prioritised strategic research; identified technology requirements and risk management options; and determined prevention, mitigation or
remediation strategies. Major needs identified are to: standardise the terms, procedures
and protocols; clarify the basic research and technology developments; and improve the
mechanisms for technology transfer, scientific training, and public education. The Coral
Disease and Health: A National Research Plan is scheduled for release in late 2002.
Hopefully this improved attention to coral reef issues in this region will continue, and
improve our understanding of how these ecosystems respond to anthropogenic stresses
and how to develop management plans that protect the resources by minimising the
stresses. It is recognised that a multi-disciplinary and cooperative approach is needed for
better management of coral reef areas.
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