What is it about coral reefs? Translation of ecosystem goods and services relevant to people and their well-being.

ABSTRACT: There is an astonishing diversity of ways in which people benefit from coral reefs. They provide recreation, resource extraction, inspirational, and educational opportunities, among many others as well as being valued just for their existence. As the condition of coral reef ecosystems decline, so do their ability to provide these benefits. Prudent management of coral reefs and the benefits they provide are important as some predict most coral reefs globally will be lost by the mid-21st century. Meanwhile, coral reef managers have limited tools and relevant data to design and implement effective environmental management practices that will enable coral reefs to provide benefits demanded by society. We demonstrate an approach to identify and measure environmental components of coral reefs th

SUBMITTER: Santavy DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8686212 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature