Check this new article about conservation aquaculture of native oysters. Also, here is a press release from UCSB and a two-page summary of the results. ——– “The study published in Plos One, recommends locations and methods for the strategic expansion of conservation aquaculture to bring back Olympia oyster populations…” ——– “Our collaborative process engaging diverseContinue reading “Conservation aquaculture”
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WSN Ciencias Marinas special issue
Check out the newest issue of Ciencias Marinas. It has 10 scientific articles that were presented at the 2019 Western Society of Naturalist meeting that was held in Ensenada, Mexico. Also check the editorials about the past, present, and future of international research in northwest Mexico and the history of WSN international meetings.
FROM ALASKA TO BAJA: COOPERATIVE RESEARCH EFFORT DOCUMENTS KELP MIGRATION
Predicting changes in structure and function of ecosystems requires large-scale and long-term studies. We integrated kelp forest data from 469 sites/373 species spanning Alaska, USA, to Baja California, Mexico. Results from a recent publication suggest that coastal communities that are dependent on kelp forests will be more impacted in the southern portion of the CaliforniaContinue reading “FROM ALASKA TO BAJA: COOPERATIVE RESEARCH EFFORT DOCUMENTS KELP MIGRATION”
Collective Action in Northwest Mexico Fisheries
Some sustainable fisheries in northwest Mexico have been collectively developed and implemented by fishers, NGOs, academia, and government. This allows the users to be involved in the decision making, using the best available science, and regulations to be appropriate. This management strategies might make this socioecological systems more resilient to climate change. https://www.jornada.com.mx/2019/02/16/cam-accion.html
California’s Other Gold
Researchers assess how the quality of red sea urchin roe — uni — influences fishermen’s behavior… They explored how sea urchin quality could be quantified and used to predict fishermen’s behavior. She and her colleagues found that understanding the local dynamics of this fished resource can make management strategy evaluation and planning more effective. TheContinue reading “California’s Other Gold”
Tijuana River Valley Historical Ecology Investigation
The Tijuana River Valley Historical Investigation Report is out. It highlights the changes the Tijuana River Valley has gone trough since the mid 1800s. It presents a historical perspective on how the valleys ecosystems used to function, which will help managers steer restoration and management efforts. You can check it out and download here: http://www.sfei.org/news/sfeis-first-bi-national-study-tijuana-river-valley-historical-ecology-investigation#sthash.zzF7Whyq.dpbs
Tijuana Estuary and climate change
Photo: Alessandra Selgi-Harrigan “The San Diego Foundation recently awarded a grant of $39,743 to TRNERR and SWIA to study some of the effects of climate change in the Tijuana Estuary. This grant was one of three to fund studies on climate change research.” by Alessandra Selgi-Harrigan
Not at Home on the Range
“A new study on parasites that infect a marine snail suggests that though hosts might expand their geographical range, the parasites don’t always follow” By : Sonia Fernandez Photo: Julie Hopper
10th Annual Fiesta Del Rio Is A Hit With The Kids
“The estuary is part of a system of 28 living laboratories set on the coastline funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,” said reserve manager Chris Peregrin during the opening ceremony. Photo: Alessandra Selgi-Harrigan “Julio Lorda, a post-doctoral researcher showed children how to measure the wind speed.” By Alessandra Selgi-Harrigan
