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Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. NOAA Fisheries

January 29, 2018

How open data can help the world better manage coral reefs

Adel Heenan, Bangor University and Ivor D. Williams, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

If researchers shared their data, we could take a big step towards saving the world’s coral reefs.

Whitespotted surgeonfish (Acanthurus guttatus), found in the Indo-Pacific, crop the upper portion of algae while feeding, preventing macroalgae from becoming established on reefs. Kevin Lino/NOAA

November 30, 2016

Understanding the conditions that foster coral reefs’ caretaker fishes

Adel Heenan, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Andrew Hoey, James Cook University; Gareth J. Williams, Bangor University, and Ivor D. Williams, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Plant-eating fish control the spread of seaweed and algae on coral reefs. New research explaining why populations of these fish vary from site to site could lead to better reef protection strategies.

Coral reefs and associated fisheries are of vital social, cultural and economic importance. Noah Pomeroy

April 17, 2015

Measuring coral reef fishes by taking humans out of the picture

Adel Heenan, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Ivor D. Williams, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Scuba-diving scientists devise method for gauging the health of coral reefs – a vital ecosystem for keeping fisheries sustainable for people.

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