Effects of artisanal fishing on marine communities in the Galapagos Islands

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The Galapagos Islands that harbor some of the least impacted marine ecosystems in the tropics shows that local artisanal fishing is affecting exploited marine communities. An improved understanding of important ecological interactions, increased ecological and fishing monitoring and effective precautionary management are needed to ensure that human effects in these waters remain minimal.

Fishing lodges, Marine ecosystems, Fishing

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Predicting Pathogen Introduction: West Nile Virus Spread to Galapagos

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A pest introduction model is adapted to delineate the most probably route for West Nile virus introduction to the Galapagos Islands. The model shows that the transport of mosquitoes via airplanes is the highest risk factor, while chicken transport and avian migration are comparatively less important risk factors.

Ecuador, Pacific Rim, Comparative analysis, Vector control, Virus-vector relationships, West Nile virus, Scientific models

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Effects of Artisanal Fishing on Caribbean Coral Reefs

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A model for identifying species richness indicators for any ecosystem or taxonomic group is presented, and applied to butterfly populations in a North American mountain range region. The model explained 88% of species richness deviance; other findings derived from the model are included.

North America, Models, Environmental aspects, Genetic aspects, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Butterflies, Wildlife management

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