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Past disturbances and local conditions influence the recovery rates of coral reefs
(2024)
Corals are being increasingly subjected to marine heatwaves. Theory suggests that increasing the intensity of disturbances reduces recovery rates, which inspired us to examine the recovery rates of coral cover following ...
Changes in extreme temperature and precipitationin the Caribbean region, 1961–2010
(2014)
A workshop was held at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, in May 2012 to build capacity in climate data rescue and to enhance knowledge about climate change in the Caribbean region. Scientists brought their daily ...
The oldest Holocene Caribbean mangroves and the postglacial sea level rise : biogeographical implications
(2024)
The Neotropical mangroves originated in the southern Caribbean region during the Eocene (50-40 Ma), underwent a major evolutionary turnover in the Eocene/Oligocene transition (~34 Ma), and diversified during the Neogene ...
Origin and evolution of Caribbean mangroves : A time-continuum ecological approach
(2024)
This book provides a comprehensive, detailed, and coherent spatio-temporal account of Caribbean mangrove evolution. Analysis of the main natural and anthropogenic drivers of ecological and evolutionary change. Utility of ...
Rise and fall of Caribbean mangroves
(2024)
Highlights: Mangrove forests are essential for coastal ecology and the main blue‑carbon ecosystems. -- The Caribbean mangroves (CM) originated 50 my ago and diversified in the last 5 my. -- At current deforestation rates, ...
Economic evaluation of decarbonizing the electricity sector in the Dominican Republic
(2024)
This paper presents an in-depth analysis of decarbonizing the electricity sector in the Dominican Republic, pivotal for addressing climate change and fostering economic growth. Employing the robust-decision making methodology, ...
Estudio de caso transformación de sargazo y desechos orgánicos en energía limpia
(2020)
[Español] La finalidad de este estudio es plantear el uso de las algas marinas (sargazo) y de desechos orgánicos como materia prima (biomasa), para la producción de biogás. La investigación se realizó con el apoyo de ...
Estudio sobre discapacidad en pescadores en la República Dominicana
(2021)
Este informe destaca los hitos y elementos clave de un estudio sobre discapacidad fisiológica en pescadores en la República Dominicana a consecuencia de prácticas incorrectas de inmersión. Otro objetivo importante del ...
BioAtlas : Sistema de Información Geográfico del Corredor Biológico en el Caribe
(2021)
La versión beta del Sistema de Información Geográfico del Corredor Biológico en el Caribe se encuentra disponible en Internet con el propósito de facilitar el acceso a información relevante de elementos naturales y permitir ...
Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) case definition for wildlife
(2024)
Diagnostic laboratories receive carcasses and samples for diagnostic evaluation and pathogen/toxin detection. The intent of a case definition is to provide scientifically based criteria for determining (1) if an individual ...