Browsing Investigación ambiental by Subject "Especies amenazadas"
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A conservation framework for the critically endangered endemic species of the Caribbean palm Coccothrinax
(2018)With 30 threatened species (14 categorized as Critically Endangered and 16 as Endangered, sensu IUCN), Coccothrinax (c. 54 species) is the flagship palm genus for conservation in the Caribbean Island Biodiversity Hotspot. ... -
A first report on fish and turtle catch in Trudillé Jaragua National Park, Dominican Republic
(2010)First report of results of a study to collect information about fishing activity and turtles caught by fishers in Trudillé, Jaragua National Park, Dominican Republic. -
A scuticociliate causes mass mortality of Diadema antillarum in the Caribbean Sea
(2023)Echinoderm mass mortality events shape marine ecosystems by altering the dynamics among major benthic groups. The sea urchin Diadema antillarum, virtually extirpated in the Caribbean in the early 1980s by an unknown cause, ... -
A survey of Ricord’s iguanas (Cyclura ricordii) and Rhinoceros iguanas (Cyclura cornuta cornuta) in Isla Cabritos National Park, Dominican Republic 2003 : a preliminary report
(2004)In late 2002, the IUCN Iguana Specialist Group held a workshop in Santo Domingo to develop a species recovery plan for Ricord’s Iguana (Cyclura ricordii) in the Dominican Republic. In fulfillment of one of the objectives ... -
A winter distribution model for Bicknell’s Thrush (Catharus bicknelli), a conservation tool for a threatened migratory songbird
(2013)Conservation planning and implementation require identifying pertinent habitats and locations where protection and management may improve viability of targeted species. The winter range of Bicknell’s Thrush (Catharus ... -
Adaptation and sustainable management of massive influx of Sargassum in the Caribbean
(2021)The massive influx of sargassum is a problem that affects several countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Even though a decade has passed since the first event, an integrated management and adaptation strategy for this ... -
An evaluation of the diet of Cyclura iguanas in the Dominican Republic
(2017)Understanding the diet of endangered species can benefit conservation efforts that involve habitat preservation and restoration. Caribbean rock iguanas, Cyclura spp., are among the most endangered lizards in the world, yet ... -
An integrative study of species distribution modelling and conservation genetics : Magnolia in Hispaniola
(2023)On the island of Hispaniola, five endemic species of Magnolia occur, all of which are threatened with extinction. Little is known about their distribution and genetic health, hampering targeted conservation actions. The ... -
Apparent survival of a range-restricted montane forest bird species is influenced by weather throughout the annual cycle
(2019)[English] To conserve small and fragmented populations, we need an understanding of their population dynamics. With a global population estimate of < 120,000, Bicknell’s Thrush (Catharus bicknelli) is considered one of the ... -
Arrecifes en peligro en el Caribe
(2005)"Arrecifes en peligro en el Caribe" es parte integrante de la labor del World Resources Institute (WRI), la Red Internacional de Acción en Defensa de los Arrecifes de Coral (International Coral Reef Action Network, ICRAN) ... -
Assessing the efficacy of direct conservation interventions : clutch protection of the leatherback marine turtle in the Dominican Republic
(2015)The beaches of Jaragua National Park in the Dominican Republic are the country's last known major nesting site for the leatherback marine turtle Dermochelys coriacea. This nesting aggregation is threatened by widespread ... -
Avian conservation planning in the Caribbean : experience and recommendations from the Dominican Republic
(2005)The Dominican Republic, on the island of Hispaniola, supports more bird species than any other Caribbean country except Cuba. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded in the country, including 285 native residents ... -
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) conservation update and action plan : conserving the Diablotin
(2021)Purpose of the plan update: The information gained during the last decade provided us the impetus to reaffirm or refine the vision, goals, and actions laid out in the 2012 Black-capped Petrel Conservation Action Plan. ... -
Breeding behavior of the endangered Hispaniolan Crossbill (Loxia megaplaga)
(2002)[English] The Hispaniolan White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera megaplaga), which is considered here as a full-species (Hispaniolan Crossbill, L. megaplaga), is endemic to Haiti and the Dominican Republic where it is ... -
Chilabothrus gracilis, Hispaniola Boa
(2021)Este artículo presenta los resultados de una evaluación reciente sobre el estado de conservación de la Boa de la Hispaniola (Chilabothrus gracilis) publicado en la «Lista Roja de Especies Amenazadas» de la Unión Internacional ... -
Cities may save some threatened species but not their ecological functions
(2018)Urbanization is one of the main causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. Wildlife responses to urbanization, however, are greatly variable and, paradoxically, some threatened species may achieve much larger populations in ... -
Coccothrinax jimenezii : a critically endangered palm from Hispaniola
(2015)Coccothrinax jimenezii is assigned the IUCN's Critically Endangered conservation category. This paper focuses on the distribution range and conservation issues of C. jimenezii as a distinct species without discussing ... -
Community-led monitoring of threatened species in the Dominican Republic
(2011)Since 1996, Grupo Jaragua has been conducting wildlife monitoring studies, first in Jaragua National Park (Dominican Republic), and later expanding to the Jaragua-Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve (which includes Jaragua NP). ... -
Contextualising the last survivors : population structure of marine turtles in the Dominican Republic
(2013)Nesting by three species of marine turtles persists in the Dominican Republic, despite historic threats and long-term population decline. We conducted a genetic survey of marine turtles in the Dominican Republic in order ... -
Contribution to the knowledge of the plant communities of the Caribbean-Cibensean Sector in the Dominican Republic
(2012)The Caribbean-Cibensean Sector (Eastern Coastal Plain) is situated in the east of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). Despite intense tourist activity and farming, two types of forest can still be found in this area. This ...