What it's about
"Degradation" is almost synonymous with the phrase "Caribbean coral reefs". The most commonly cited causes of decline are global warming, ocean acidification, pollution and overfishing, all of which can occur simultaneously. Dr. Robert Steneck has studied reefs from Anguilla to Grenada, comparing those with no-take reserves and high compliance of locals to other reefs lacking these characteristics. What he found is that local management of natural areas has a strong positive effect on coral reefs, facilitating their recovery and improving their resilience and recovery.
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