Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Fish critical to coral reefs

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Ocean scientists and ecologists have concluded that human overfishing is extremely damaging to the world's coral reefs, as a shortage of fish upsets the ecobalance in the reef's environment. A team of coral reef ecologists from the University of Miami and the Wildlife Conservation Society studied reefs in Malindi National park in Kenya and in Watamu, and concluded that the high levels of fish in Malindi were preventing the buildup of toxic sediments in the reef.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Oceanographers, Research

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Letter from under the sea

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A visit to the Medes Island Marine Reserve in Spain provides evidence of the ecological advantages and disadvantages of marine protected areas. Reserves preserve the diversity of marine life, but popular areas attract divers who harm deep-water communities. Tourist development provides the funding for establishing marine reserves, especially in developing countries, but limits must be set to balance development and protection.

Analysis, Evaluation, Column, Marine resources conservation, Marine parks and reserves, Marine parks

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Reefs at risk

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This article discusses the environmental aspects of El Nino on ocean temperature and coral reef survival. Topics include coral bleaching, global warming, and wildlife conservation.

World, Environmental aspects, Global warming, El Nino, El Nino Current, Protection and preservation, Coral reef ecology, Coral reef ecosystems, Ocean temperature

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