Applying the SES Framework to coral reef restoration projects on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica

Submitted by Marianela Arguello on
EfD Authors:
Madrigal, Róger

Introduction: Global and local stressors have led to rapid declines in coral reef health. The high rates of coral degradation have motivated restoration initiatives worldwide. Evaluation of these initiatives has provided valuable information regarding coral restoration techniques and limitations faced by projects. However, most of the literature is focused on evaluating metrics related to fragment survival rate and growth, leaving a gap in understanding how social aspects such as governance structure affect project outcomes

Peer Reviewed
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Water

Efficiently reducing pollution from the seafood industry requires differentiated environmental fees

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Nam, Pham Khanh
Thuy, Truong Dang

The seafood processing industry plays a vital role in job creation and economic growth, particularly in regions like the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam. However, this industry also generates a significant amount of organic pollutants, predominantly discharged into riverside and seashore areas.

Research Brief
Fisheries, Policy Design, Water

Scuba divers, coral reefs, and knowledge of ocean acidification

Submitted by Luat Do on
EfD Authors:
Ngoc, Quach Thi Khanh

Ocean acidification (OA) poses a threat to coral reefs by increasing the fragility of susceptible corals to physical damage. As such, the impacts of dive tourism are likely to be exacerbated under acidified conditions. While evidence exists on the impacts of OA, research is scant on scuba divers’ knowledge of OA.

Peer Reviewed
Biodiversity, Conservation, Policy Design

The endogenous formation of common pool resource coalitions

Submitted by Cristóbal Vásquez on
EfD Authors:
Chávez Rebolledo, Carlos
Murphy, James
Quezada, Felipe
Stranlund , John K.

We present the results of framed field (lab-in-field) experiments designed to investigate the endogenous formation of common pool resource (CPR) coalitions when the resource is co-defended with costly monitoring by coalition members and sanctions for encroachment imposed by the government. The experiments were conducted with fishers who were members of Chile's territorial use rights fisheries (TURFs) and in the lab with Chilean university students. Consistent with theoretical predictions, the fishers frequently formed CPR coalitions, even when they could not deter outsider poaching.

Peer Reviewed
Experiments, Fisheries, Policy Design

Ghost fishing gear and their effect on ecosystem services – Identification and knowledge gaps

Submitted by Luat Do on
EfD Authors:
Luat, Do Huu

Abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is claimed to be a global problem with impacts on marine animals and ecosystems, posing considerable ecological and socioeconomic challenges. Nonetheless, insufficient understanding regarding how marine ecosystem services are affected by ALDFG creates a knowledge gap that challenges a holistic estimation of the long-term economic impacts of using non-degradable fishing gear.

Peer Reviewed
Fisheries
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