We illustrate the utility of spatial graphs as a data- and resource-efficient technique for quantifying and communicating complex ecological connectivity information.
Focusing on cultural connections, practices, and heritage broadens understanding of the marine environment and enhances the types of science and knowledge considered in natural resource management.
We suggest developing context-specific diagnostic frameworks that acknowledge the full social-ecological system to move towards implementable solutions for value-based conservation conflicts.
New research published in Nature demonstrates that integrating land and sea in coastal ocean management supports the continued persistence of coral reef ecosystems in our changing climate.
A goal of this work is to effectively balance sustainability risks with fishery production to mitigate overfishing likelihoods and to increase the probability of sustainable fisheries.
