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How can we restore marine ecosystems? Perspectives and tips from global experts

How can we restore marine ecosystems? Perspectives and tips from global experts

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 15, 2018

Marine ecosystem restoration – such as reconstructing saltmarshes that have been lost to human development, replanting coastal mangrove forests that have been degraded, and enhancing the structural complexity of damaged reefs – is an emerging field that...
How can we restore marine ecosystems? Perspectives and tips from global experts

Latest News and Resources for Ocean Planners and Managers

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 15, 2018

First round of UN treaty negotiations on high seas biodiversity wraps up (read more here and here) Marine protection plan presented to Bahamian government for review and approval Ireland reaches first milestone in MSP process, publishing report on all marine activity...
How can we restore marine ecosystems? Perspectives and tips from global experts

Ecosystem restoration: What if we build it, but they don’t come?

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 15, 2018

By Tundi Agardy, Contributing Editor, MEAM. Email: tundiagardy@earthlink.net I’m of two minds about restoration. On one hand, I’m amazed and encouraged by the advancements made in fixing some of the damage we’ve done to marine habitats such as salt marshes,...
How can we restore marine ecosystems? Perspectives and tips from global experts

What large-scale restoration success can look like: Seagrass restoration in Virginia’s coastal lagoons

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 15, 2018

By Robert Orth, Professor of Marine Science, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, Virginia. Email: jjorth@vims.edu The system of barrier islands, coastal bays, and salt marshes along the Atlantic coast of Virginia’s portion of the Delmarva...
How can we restore marine ecosystems? Perspectives and tips from global experts

Updated: The EBM Toolbox: Teaching marine protected area design and management: Resources and trainings

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 15, 2018

Last month’s EBM Toolbox column with resources for teaching about marine protected areas has been updated to include resources from the US NOAA National MPA Center and National Marine Sanctuaries network. Check it out here.

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