Listed below is a chronological overview of additions to the ReefBase database.
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28 Aug 2006 |
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In Indonesia, MPAs are a relatively new concept, and therefore many coastal people in
remote areas are still unfamiliar with this management tool. On the other hand, coastal
people may have excellent understanding on the status of natural resources, and they may
have concerns about the way these resources are used. To assess trends in community
perceptions of resource status, resource use and MPA management, TNC plans to
conduct a monitoring program for community perceptions. As a first step, independent
interviewers contracted by TNC conducted a baseline survey in 2005, results of which are
summarized in this report. TNC will use this knowledge on trends in community
perceptions to inform adaptive management and identify priorities for its community
outreach programs.
The four study areas differ not only in ecological and socio-economic characteristics, but
also in management framework. KNP and WNP are officially gazetted areas, managed by
the national Ministry of Forestry. In contrast, Berau district was declared by the local
government, and here the local government will be largely responsible for managing the
area. Likewise, in Raja Ampat district, the local government rather than a central
government agency is taking initiatives towards MPA establishment. In Raja Ampat,
however, this process is less advanced than in Berau. Furthermore, Raja Ampat is much
larger than the other three areas, and therefore marine resources in Raja Ampat are best
managed through a network of MPAs rather than through one single MPA.
The objective of the perception monitoring program is two fold:
a) To describe trends in community’s attitudes and perceptions of resource status,
resource use, environmental and/or park regulations, and stakeholder organizations
b) To acquaint managers with attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of the communities
residing near and interacting with these resources. Managers will use this information
to inform adaptive management and to measure success of stakeholder consultation
mechanisms and awareness programs
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18 Aug 2006 |
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TERANGI, facilitated by NOAA, conducted the socioeconomic
assessment at Seribu Islands. The socioeconomic survey has aim to collect
information on; 1). Demographic profile (social and economic condition) of local
community in Seribu Islands, 2). Identifying and measure the used pattern of reef
resources by local community and other direct stakeholders, 3). Gaining
information on the perception of local community and direct stakeholders of their
nature resources.
The demographic profile of local community at Seribu Islands supports the common
perception that stated Seribu Islands is an urbanized area, as shown from high
variation of livelihoods. For example, other than become fishermen, many of the
inhabitants are working as civil servant, private sector employee, and
entrepreneur.
The most common livelihood in Seribu Islands is fishers, which food consumption
fish fishers are the highest. Other fishery livelihoods include are mariculture,
ornamental coral and fish fishers, coral mining, investors, ornamental coral and
fish suppliers, and collectors. Main livelihood types in Seribu Islands that describe
as ‘others’ are considered as common occupations for the community in Seribu
Islands. Some of these occupations are: civil servant, private sector employee,
teacher, religious teacher, daily need merchant, and various kinds of service and
labor (taxi operator, cleaning service worker, room boy, massage service,
government cleaning service, etc.).
To access this document, click here. |
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14 Aug 2006 |
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The Third International Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management Symposium (ITMEMS3) will take place in Cozumel, Mexico during 16-20 October this year. ITMEMS 3 provides an opportunity to exchange lessons learned, good practices, and effective local solutions amongst peers and to develop communication networks within the tropical ecosystem management community.
To participate, please visit http://www.itmems.org and register on-line.
Please also visit the web site for:
• An updated version of the Agenda
• Details about the ITMEMS3 Local Government Leaders Forum
• A full list of related events and field trips
• Details about ITMEMS3 themes and workshops Instructions for submitting
• Case Studies and Posters
• Recently posted information about the change of venue
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10 Aug 2006 |
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Ashmore and Cartier are open ocean platform reefs, located on the North West Sahul Shelf in the Timor Sea between Western Australia and Indonesia. The Reserves are of great conservation significance due to their high diversity, unique oceanic location, geomorphology and cultural heritage. The Reserves are managed by the Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage. Traditional Indonesian fishers have visited reefs and shoals in the Ashmore and Cartier area for hundreds of years to collect sea cucumbers and trochus shells. Harvest of these species is now prohibited in the Ashmore and Cartier Reserves, as is finfishing except for immediate consumption in a restricted part of Ashmore Reef. Monitoring surveys are conducted approximately every two to three years to assess the distribution and abundance of trochus, sea cucumbers, giant clams, fish and corals.
The surveys conducted in September 2005 recorded highly patchy distributions of trochus, sea cucumbers and tridacnid clams. Trochus densities at Ashmore and Cartier averaged 37.7 and 20.3 individuals per hectare, respectively, across all habitats surveyed. Compared to previous surveys, trochus were found in slightly lower densities at Ashmore and slightly higher densities at Cartier. Overall, there was no convincing evidence of an increase in trochus densities since the previous surveys in 2003, but there was also no strong evidence that populations had declined further.
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04 Aug 2006 |
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Degree Heating Weeks for July 2006 was updated in ReefBase online GIS.
To view the latest July 2006 Degree Heating Weeks map, click here. |
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01 Aug 2006 |
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Through this project, data on areas with fishery restrictions that include no take, no entry, catch and release, and other areas that allow fishing and have a range of restrictions has been collected. Data has also been collected on all of the fishery restrictions that apply at a national level (restrictions within EEZs, territorial waters and national zoning and fishing priority plans). The national level restrictions have also been aggregated by key commercial species.
It was found that national level zoning is used to reduce conflict between commercial and artisanal fishers, and at a site level zoning is used to reduce conflict between fishers and recreational users. Monitoring and surveillance systems were often lacking in capacity (at a site and national level) and therefore there was a paucity of data to analyse the impact of MPA designation on resources and fishers welfare. Site level fishery restrictions were often complementary to national level interventions, however some taxa of vulnerable flora and fauna are currently not adequately protected.
To access this interesting paper, click here. |
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