We present 4 case studies illustrating how MSE is expanding as an approach in fishery management; and emphasize methods, tool development, and lessons learned as well as the additional benefits relative to single-species MSE approaches.
As threats to coral reefs grow, monitoring changes provides key information about ecosystem function and resilience of reefs. We compare data generated from in-water surveys to SfM-derived metrics to validate the transition between two methods.
Using a global analysis of 223 sites, we show that local stressors paired with climate change kills corals. We offer the optimistic premise that effective local management, alongside global efforts to mitigate climate change, can help coral reefs.
This paper highlights the importance of not waiting to integrate coupled social-ecological systems (SES) models, as timing affects the ability to fully address management questions
We created a management strategy evaluation to compare static and dynamic closures in a simulated fishery, aimed at reducing bycatch of leatherback turtles.
To test the effects of relevant nutrient enrichment on coral growth and filters, we conducted a 5‐week experiment on two Hawaiian coral species with results highlighting how life history traits modify species response to environmental change.
This work evaluates the feasibility of active acoustics for surveying a Hawaiian bottomfish stock with results suggesting that acoustics could be successfully used.
Here, we use community science, photogrammetry, biologging, and mesoscale climate data to describe and explain the increased sightings of juvenile white sharks in central California 2014-2016.
A 1978–2018 study period with results suggesting that climate forced change in distribution will differentially affect occurrence and biomass of marine species, which will likely affect the organization of ecosystems.
Here, we provide evidence that surface slicks, provide nursery habitat for diverse marine larvae, including more than 100 species of commercially and ecologically important fishes.