CORDIO projects brief June 2015.pdf

Impacts of Ocean Acidification (OA) on fisheries in the WIO
Through vulnerability analyses and modelling
we are assessing the relative vulnerability of
different artisanal fisheries to ocean
acidification.
Relative biomass of fishery categories landed
in Kenya (2001-­‐2010) presented in 7 OA
vulnerability categories (1=most vulnerable,
8=least vulnerable)
Djibouti’s coastal survey of marine biodiversity
Developing a Seascape Plan for the Djibouti
Government based on coral reef biodiversity
assessments, coastal habitats and secondary
data compilation including fisheries, socio-­economic
needs and community perceptions.
Endangered and Vulnerable species protection
Through research and vulnerability analyses of grouper and rabbit fish
spawning aggregations we are making specific recommendations for their
management and have published.
Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations in the Western Indian Ocean: Research for
Management http://cordioea.net/publicationsimpact/
Conservation in practice
Working with the Kenyan goverment to span sectors to address marine environmental management for
example, by bringing environment, fisheries, wildlife and local planning together and helping fishing
communities establish their own LMMAs. One key output is a publication on legislative guidelines for
Locally Managed Marine Areas: http://cordioea.net/cordio-­‐cop8-­‐docs/#3
CORDIO East Africa, summary of projects and programmes, June 2015
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