Authors:
Epstein, N., R.P.M. Bak and B. Rinkevich
Publication Date:
2003
Abstract/Summary:
We compare here the rationale of forest restoration to coral reef ecosystem restoration by evaluating major key criteria. As in silviculture programs, a sustainable mariculture operation that focuses on the prime structural component of the reef (‘gardening’ with corals) may promote the persistence of threatened coral populations, as well as that of other reef taxa, thus maintaining genetic diversity. In chronically degrading reef sites this may facilitate a halt in biodiversity depletion.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems