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Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance–Improving Conservation Outcomes
(Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2021-03-22)The Ramsar Convention (or the Convention on Wetlands), signed in 1971, was one of the first international conservation agreements, promoting global wise use of wetlands. It has three primary objectives: national designation ... -
Gulf‐Wide Decreases in the Size of Large Coastal Sharks Documented by Generations of Fishermen
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-06-18)Large sharks are top predators in most coastal and marine ecosystems throughout the world, and evidence of their reduced prominence in marine ecosystems has been a serious concern for fisheries and ecosystem management. ... -
Landscape pattern influences nekton diversity and abundance in seagrass meadows
(Inter-Research, 2014-07-17)We studied how spatial qualities and configuration of seagrass patches influence the diversity and abundance of resident nekton. Shallow landscapes of equal area (4225 m2) in 2 bays were mapped and sampled in the summer ... -
An Analysis of Artificial Reef Fish Community Structure along the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico Shelf: Potential Impacts of “Rigs-to-Reefs” Programs
(PLoS ONE, 2015-05-08)Artificial structures are the dominant complex marine habitat type along the northwestern Gulf of Mexico (GOM) shelf. These habitats can consist of a variety of materials, but in this region are primarily comprised of ...