Seminário: Coral reefs of Hawai‘i: ecology, threats and community efforts to malama (take care of) the ocean | - CCMAR -
 

Seminário: Coral reefs of Hawai‘i: ecology, threats and community efforts to malama (take care of) the ocean

 

Título: Coral reefs of Hawai‘i: ecology, threats and community efforts to malama (take care of) the ocean

Palestrante: Samantha Birch 
(Fisheries Biology and Hydrology Group - CCMAR)

Abstract: Coral reefs in Hawai‘i are a unique and fragile ecosystem. Due to the islands' geographic isolation, 25% of reef fish and 18% of hard corals are endemic, and out of the world's 700 species of coral, only 66 are represented in Hawai‘i. They face a number of anthropogenic impacts resulting from coastal development, pollution, overfishing, the aquarium trade, and direct human impact through recreational use. Coral reefs are very significant to the native people of Hawai‘i, and they have a strong conservation ethic built into their culture that believes that everyone has a kuleana (responsibility) to take care of the environment, and that you must malama (take care of) it if it is to support you. Protection for Hawaiian reefs includes government regulations that are often poorly enforced. However, community conservation and education efforts have proven to be effective at minimizing human impact. This presentation will provide an overview of coral reef ecology in Hawai‘i, human impacts specific to the islands, and a community approach to conservation.

Data: 12 Dezembro (quarta-feira)

Local: Anf. B (Complexo pedagógico)

Hora: 13:30h

 

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