Science for sustainable reefs

Useful sites

The ARC Centre of Excellencefor Coral Reef Studies (Australia)

Provides information on the Centre and its science programs for sustainable use and management of coral reefs. Includes research, latest news, web seminars, over 600 research articles, and links to education resources.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

GBR fish respond to fishing ban (The Science Show, 27 February 2010)
Transcript of an interview discussing the large improvements in fish biomass due to no-fish zones on the Great Barrier Reef.

Coral protector: Reefs keep our coast nice (Environment, 10 February 2010)
Explains the value coral reefs in terms of their value to humans as well as the ecosystem services they provide.

Protected coral reefs more resilient to environmental stress (The Science Show, 28 February 2009)
Explains that coral reefs that are protected from overfishing and pollution are more able to cope with environmental stresses such as increasing temperature.

The plea of the Great Barrier Reef (Ockham’s Razor, 6 April 2008)
Discusses the impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef.

Saving Nemo (The Science Show, 12 January 2008)
Describes how climate change is affecting coral, the effects of marine protected areas and shark research.

Coral reefs (Earthbeat, 26 June  2004)
Discusses the need for management strategies that encourage resilience of reef systems.

The Great Barrier Reef: Designed to survive (built to last?) (Public lecture series 2006–07, Australian Academy of Science)

Transcript of a lecture by Professor Terry Hughes. Covers the evolutionary history of corals and reef fishes, threats to reefs and what we can do to help them survive.

Marine climate change impacts and adaptation report card Australia 2009 (Climate Adaptation National Research Flagship, Australia)

Provides an overview of the impacts of climate change and adaptation options for protection of Australia’s marine environment.

microdocs (Stanford University, USA)

Provides clear information and 2-4 minute videos on elements of sustainability, sustainability on coral reefs, species on coral reefs and solutions around the world.

Status of coral reefs of the world: 2008 (Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network)

Presents the current status of the world’s coral reefs, threats to reefs, and the strategies of the International Coral Reef Initiative to protect coral reefs globally.

Ocean acidification (Oceana)

Provides information on ocean acidification and a link to an extensive, clearly written report on the same topic.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA)

Corals
A comprehensive tutorial on coral reef biology, threats to reefs and their protection.

Coral reefs and oil spills: A guided tour
Provides a basic overview of coral reefs, some of the threats they face including oil spills and bleaching, and ways that damaged reefs can be restored.

The Coral Literature, Education and Outreach Program
Provides up-to-date data, information and education modules on coral reefs.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Australian Government)

Great Barrier Reef outlook report 2009 - Full report
An extensive report covering the state of the Great Barrier Reef, including its value, health, the pressures on the reef, management strategies, ecosystem resilience and its likely future.

Principal water quality influences on Great Barrier Reef ecosystems

Management
Describes the various roles of Commonwealth, state and local government in managing the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

About zoning
Explains the purpose and the types of zones in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.


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Posted September 2009, edited August 2012.