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Rocky Habitats
Updated
02.28.07
Rocky
habitats in the Northern Gulf have high biodiversity. Rocky shores,
subtidal reefs and islands are isolated patches in the predominantly muddy
and sandy bottoms that characterize the region. Their rugosity and
isolation are very important for numerous species.
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Rocky
habitats are important fisheries areas, that are threatened by an
increase in fishing effort. In these areas there is also an impact
from sport fishing, recreational diving, collection and destruction of
organisms.
CEDO has organized meetings with experts in
the area determine how much is known about rocky habitats and their
indicator species in the Northern Gulf. We identified the rocky
habitats in the region, the indicator species, the biological,
ecological and socioeconomic processes, and the current state if
populations, as well as current research efforts.
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The information collected
will be incorporated into a database. We are also researching
the biophysical and socioeconomic processes to complement traditional
knowledge, community based management and conservation efforts.
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An example of this initiative is CEDO's project
with commercial divers to define a long-term strategy for sustainable
fishing in Isla San Jorge and subtidal reefs.
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Additionally, CEDO has monitored the intertidal zone in
Puerto
Peņasco
for almost
20
years,
gathering a database on the changes in the region. |
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Preguntas?
info@cedointercultural.org
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