The Micronesia Challenge: Sustainable coral reefs and fisheries
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 11:30
in Earth & Climate
While island societies can do little to control carbon emissions from developed nations, they can manage their local resources to enhance the ecosystem services that coastal habitats, including reefs, provide for people. In this spirit, the political leaders of five nations in Micronesia initiated the Micronesia Challenge, which helps to demonstrates how scientists help managers measure the effectiveness of marine conservation efforts.