Conserving our spectacular, vulnerable coral reefs – Joshua Drew
How do coral reef conservationists balance the environmental needs of the reefs with locals who need the reefs to survive? Joshua Drew draws on the islands of Fiji and their exemplary system of protection, called “connectivity”, which also keep the needs of fishermen in mind.
Lesson by Joshua Drew, animation by Veronica Wallenberg.
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Jan 05, 2013 @ 18:35:42
Quit wasting time, precious time, on DNA testing and ban all human interaction in the reefs except through ECOTOURISM. There are millions of people who want to view coral reefs, say from a glass bottom boat, that the local fisherman can become quite wealthy if they are willing to protect the very corals that can make them rich.
As for Hawaiian island coral reefs, it is beyond WRONG that tourists are allowed to touch the corals and walk on them – thus killing the very beauty they seek. Momma Nature Carole Madan.
Apr 25, 2013 @ 06:32:27
EXLENTE!