fishing

Tracking the Effectiveness of a Fishing Ban in Belize

This project will continue a reef monitoring effort in Belize tracking community changes through time to measure the efficacy of Belize’s ban on herbivorous fish harvesting.

Genetic Variability and Conservation of the Misty Grouper (Hyporthodus Mystacinus) in the Galapagos Islands

To determine the population health of the Misty Grouper in the Galapagos Islands using genetic variation, and to then make management recommendations to the Galapagos National Park and Galapagos Marine Reserve.

Conservation of Sea Turtles in Peru: Reducing Sea Turtle Mortality

To reduce bycatch by finding the best way to spatially separate sea turtles from longliners and to minimize post-release mortality by applying the best handling and release protocols.

Fresh Water Pearl Mussels Around Saint Petersburg

This project looks at the discovery of the unknown pearl mussel populations, prevention of their disappearance and activities on their restoration.