Marine and tropical biology has an outstanding reputation worldwide in teaching, research and research training, and is also a major contributor to the arc centre of excellence for coral reef studies. Workbook module3 princompresilience guamfinal coral reef. Federated states of micronesia reef resilience report. Assessing coral reef resilience is an increasingly important component of coral reef management. Scientists recently identified 11 measurable factors that affect the resilience of coral reefs mcclanahan et al.
Episode 10 its time for a noaa ocean podcast science moment, where we sample the best segments from our past fulllength podcasts. You will be sent to the nature conservancys online training portal 4. A short training session is required for this, or b be part of the bleachwatch community. Technical report pdf available november 2014 with 316 reads how we measure reads. A decision framework for interventions to increase the persistence and resilience of coral reefs. The reef resilience network forum is an interactive online community of coral reef managers and practitioners from around the world. Integrating ecosystem services into coral reef policy and management hawaii, 2017.
Conservation trust funds and impact investing duration. Resilience of contemporary reefs and function of reefs in the. The reef resilience toolkit aims to be the online hub for coral reef science and management strategies addressing changing climate. Employment and education, individual resiliency training irt, and family education. Coral reef managers face the challenge of supporting the resilience of reef systems to climate change by reducing other sources of stress anthony et al. Resilience is the ability of organisms to withstand and recover from disturbances.
Reef trust partnership the great barrier reef is one of the most spectacular natural wonders on the planet. Building longterm reef resilience there is widespread agreement that increasing coastal populations and projected increases in sea temperatures will continue to increase pressures to coral reefs, and that the need for effective coral reef management has never been greater9, 11, 23, 28, 31. In contrast to most genetic and physiological interventions, which target individual corals with the ultimate purpose of changing entire coral populations, this chapter discusses interventions that seek to directly alter entire populations or communities of coral. Here are 27 printable resilience training activities, worksheets pdf, games and exercises for youth, students and adults on developing resilience. Snorkeling in the florida keys by residents and non residents, dec 2008. Underpinning this is the fact that local actions can positively influence the future of coral reefs, despite powerful external forces like climate change. The reef resilience network partnered with noaa and epa to host a 1. The reef resilience focus area was officially designated by the southeast florida coral reef initiative team in 2017 to address two main issues. Developing resilience training course materials training.
In this training, resilience is used in the context of global climate change. Practical resilience index for coral reef assessment. Request pdf rising to the challenge of sustaining coral reef resilience phase shifts from one persistent assemblage of species to another. This section includes more information on ecological and social resilience, how it applies to coral reef ecosystems, and management strategies for improving reef resilience to climate change. Existing coral reef resilience assessments are not practical, especially for developing countries. The guam reef resilience strategy will primarily be used by managers to guide. Ideally, global action to reduce emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases will be accompanied by local action. Practical resilience index for coral reef assessment springerlink. In this episode, learn about how coral reefs respond to stressful events like coral bleaching. Existing coral reef resilience assessments are not practical. The site is the coral reef complex surrounding the island of moorea, french polynesia, which includes a lagoon system with fringing reef and back reef habitats and a steeply sloping fore reef offshore.
Request pdf rising to the challenge of sustaining coral reef resilience phaseshifts from one persistent assemblage of species to another. The reef resilience toolkit connects coral reef and marine protected area managers and practitioners with information, experts, and resources to innovate, accelerate, and leverage solutions for improved global coral reef health, restoration of reef fisheries. Therefore, these developing resilience training course materials are suitable for all employees. Intensive inperson trainings and experiences for coral reef managers in order to improve management techniques on the ground through training of trainers workshops and learning exchanges. Apr 22, 2020 a guide to assessing coral reef resilience for decision support. The manual you are reading now describes the navigate individual resiliency training. Coral disease risk and impact assessment plan gbrmpa. There are still many uncertainties and considerable care is needed at all stages if attempts at reef rehabilitation are to succeed.
Summer 2018 introduction the florida reef resilience program frrp is a collaborative effort among local, state and federal environmental managers, scientists, conservation organizations, and reef users to develop resiliencebased management strategies for. The community program is designed for observers who make occasional reef trips or do not frequent the same reef sites. Irrefutable evidence of coral reef degradation worldwide and increasing pressure from rising seawater temperatures and ocean acidification associated with climate change have led to a focus on reef resilience and a call to manage coral reefs for resilience. Additionally, carbon dioxide absorbed into the ocean from the atmosphere has already begun to reduce calcification rates in reefbuilding and reef. Such socioecological resilience thinking has attracted considerable academic interest, focused on defining and refining the concept e. Coral reef ecosystems that are more resilient to the impacts of global and local threats are more likely to survive into the future. However, noaas coral reef conservation program has boots on the ground and fins in the water to help communities manage coral reef ecosystems for resilience. Resilience is defined as the capacity of a reef to absorb disturbances and to recover from stresses. Southeast asian countries have been using lineintercepttransect lit in coral reef monitoring for a long time. Reef resistance measures how well coral reefs tolerate changes in ocean. Pdf coral reef resilience research and management past. Assessing relative resilience potential of coral reefs to. The reef blueprint for resilience is the primary output of the 2017 reef summit, attended by 70 regional, national and international delegates representing marine park managers, traditional owners, government agencies, research institutions, industry groups, reef users and other stakeholders.
Tnc training and capacity building for reef resilience lizzie. Celebrated for its beauty and complexity, it has an inherent resilience that has allowed it to thrive and grow over hundreds of thousands of years. Scuba diving in the florida keys by residents and non residents, dec 2008. Maintaining and restoring resilience is now a major focus of most coral reef managers around the world. The core issue that unifies mcr research centers on ecological resilience, specifically the processes and attributes that affect the capacity. The reef resilience training of trainers course is a critical component of the program, and will also need to be revised. The two, selfpaced courses incorporate new climate and coral reef science, case studies, and management strategies that have been compiled in the online reef resilience toolkit. A guide to assessing coral reef resilience for decision support. The present study proposes an index for assessing coral reef resilience.
Resilience is now recognised as a very important competence to demonstrate in the workplace. Apr 22, 2020 virtual capacitybuilding that is implemented through the reef resilience online course, a webinar series, and the reef resilience network forum. In the increasingly complex context of todays working environment, the resilience of individuals, and organisations becomes critical for business success. Rising to the challenge of sustaining coral reef resilience request. There is also a team members guide that describes the overall navigate structure and how team members work together, and a manual for the director of the navigate team. Virgin slands virgin islands 266 people engaged in training workshops and learning exchanges mi2 of coral reefs directly impacted sites provided with technical support molokini kahoolawe hawaii marshall islands american samoa 24 people engaged in training workshops and learning exchanges 850. A guide to assessing coral reef resilience for decision. After a catastrophic bleaching event, where a significant proportion of the coral has died, a reef will recover primarily by recruiting new coral from surrounding reefs. Yet few studies have been conducted to determine areas of the reefs that have the capacity for resilience. Define coral reef resilience as a two part process of resistance and recovery involves both engineering and ecological resilience note that a recent publication by mumby et al 2014 also discusses these two forms of resilience. Climate change and ocean acidificationwhich can result in coral bleaching events, slower growth and reproduction rates, and degraded reef structureare the most pressing global threats to coral reefs. The reef resilience curriculum has been designed to provide easy access to the latest science and strategies for managing coral reefs in a changing climate. National academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine. Follow this link for the reef restoration online course 2.
Jan 16, 2019 assessing coral reef resilience is an increasingly important component of coral reef management. Epa watershed academy coastal webinar series adaptive management strategies for ridge to reef conservation december 17, 2019 summary. Climate change and ocean acidificationwhich can result in coral bleaching events, slower growth and reproduction rates, and degraded reef structureare the most pressing global threats to coral reefs watch as britt parker, noaa coral reef conservation program s climate. A resilient coral reef is one that can either resist a largescale stressful event, such as bleaching, or recover from it.
Herbivorous reef fishes as indicators of coral reef resilience a practical guide for coral reef managers in the asia pacifi c region alison l. Efforts to promote reef resilience are yielding powerful results. The new redesigned toolkit was developed with feedback from managers and partners in the field. Pdf coral reef resilience, tipping points and the strength. Florida reef resilience program disturbance response monitoring quick look report. This section includes more information on ecological and social resilience, how it applies to coral reef ecosystems, and management strategies. Snorkeling in the florida keys by residents and non residents, dec 2008 understanding coral reef use. According to isi essential indicators, jcu ranks number 1 among 1644 institutions across 103 countries for citations in coral reef. Building the resilience of coral reef ecosystems to global environmental and climate change, and the resilience of the coastal communities who are dependent upon them, are issues of international concern sdg 14, 2016. A focus on resilience gives us options and hope in the face of new and often daunting challenges. Through a growing network of managers and experts, the reef resilience network connects individuals at the front lines of coral reef conservation with peers, content experts, tools, and operational knowledge to address threats and mobilize action for improved coral reef health. As temperatures rise, mass coral bleaching events and infectious disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent.
Aug 12, 2019 the reef resilience toolkit connects coral reef and marine protected area managers and practitioners with information, experts, and resources to innovate, accelerate, and leverage solutions for improved global coral reef health, restoration of reef fisheries, and communitybased climate adaptation efforts. This is the first webinar in a fivepart coastal series taking place over the coming year hosted by the u. Coral reef resilience research and management past, present and future. The great barrier reef marine park authoritys reef blueprint for resilience outlines the challenges australias reefs face now and in the future, the actions the country will take to strengthen the reef s resilience, and its capacity to recover after disturbances and return to a healthy state. Declining health of coral reef ecosystems led scientists to search for factors that support reef resilience. Resiliencebased management rbm has been developed to. Guam coral reef resilience strategy guam coral reefs. The present study proposes an index for assessing coral reef resilience based on data. Macarthur foundation to offer workshops for trainers to learn about building resilience into reef management and expanding the tools available for addressing the impacts of climate change. English s, wilkinson c, baker v 1994 survey manual for tropical marine.
Ultimately, the frrp seeks to develop strategies to improve the health of floridas reefs and to enhance the sustainability of reef dependent commercial and recreational enterprises. Biological resilience coral reef resilience is ultimately about coral reef health. The coastal resilience web mapping portal allows users to visualize ecological, social, and economic information alongside sea level rise and storm surge scenarios. The tool also includes customized applications or apps that cater to the needs of stakeholders, policies and planning processes. Coral reef resilience, tipping points and the strength of herbivory. Conservancy tnc, hosted a two day reef resilience training workshop in suva between february 89, 2012. The challenges sought innovative products, approaches, and workforce development programs from anywhere in the world that address resilience topics below and can be demonstrated in the hampton roads region of southeastern virginia, can be built into economically viable businesses, and are scalable to other communities.
Bellwood iucn resilience science group working paper series no 7. Resilience of contemporary reefs and function of reefs in. Dec 12, 20 the reef resilience toolkit aims to be the online hub for coral reef science and management strategies addressing changing climate. Reef resilience training workshop wcs fiji wildlife. The resilience of coral reefs is the biological ability of coral reefs to recover from natural disturbances such as storms and bleaching episodes. Climate change is a global phenomenon affecting every ecosystem in the world, and sensitive coral reef ecosystems are one of the first to experience strong.
After 10 years of hard work and dedication, the project was awarded a grant from the john d. Climate change action plan for the florida reef system 20102015, june 2010. The forum is a place where you can connect, share, and learn from others about how to better manage your marine resources. The resilience project the eu funded project resilience a key skill for education and work duration 122012 112014 has been focusing on developing ways to enhance resilience. Nov 29, 2016 however, noaas coral reef conservation program has boots on the ground and fins in the water to help communities manage coral reef ecosystems for resilience. Reef resilience factors include characteristics of the coral assemblage, populations of. This workshop was organised to familiarise more reef mangers in fiji with the concept of reef resilience, using information learned during participation by y. These photos are of a reef near american samoa in the south pacific on december of 2014 left and then two months later right. Principles and components of resilience noaa coral reef watch. Resilience refers to the ability of biological or social systems to overcome pressures and stresses by maintaining key functions through resisting or adapting to change. Summer 2018 introduction the florida reef resilience program frrp is a collaborative effort among local, state and federal environmental managers, scientists, conservation organizations, and reef users to develop resilience based management strategies for. Climate change is the greatest global threat to coral reef ecosystems. A guide to assessing coral reef resilience for decision support coral reefs are losing their resilience.