Impact of SCUBA divers on the coral reefs of a national park in the Mexican Caribbean

Cerutti-Pereyra, Florencia; López-Ercilla, Inés; Sánchez-Rivera, Gabriel; Francisco, Vanessa; Arvizu-Torres, Ximena; Adame-Sánchez, Tamara

doi:10.1080/14724049.2021.1922422

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“…This is reinforced by research (Dharmawan et al 2020), which states a decrease in low coral cover due to the presence of docks and high ship mobility. In addition, Gusung Tallang is a tourist area, so according to (Abidin and Mohamed 2014;Cerutti-Pereyra et al 2022) the behavior of tourists snorkeling and diving causes coral damage. The influx of excessive nutrients into the water through river flow is one of the problems for coral reef ecosystems (Baird et al 2021) and affects coral cover.…”

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“…There are also biota that prey on corals (Mitchell and Harborne 2020) and also activities in coastal areas such as development, but certain types of corals can still adapt to the changes that occur. However, over-utilization makes changes to coral ecology (Bartley et al 2014) such as destructive fishing activities (El-Nagar 2021) and coastal development (Soares et al 2021;Mahatir et al 2022) or upland activities (nutrient and sediment inputs) influence the growth of macroalgae, thus inhibiting coral growth (D'Angelo and Wiedenmann 2014; Loiola et al 2019), tourist behavior (snorkeling and diving) stepping on or touching corals so that there are many coral fractures (Abidin and Mohamed 2014;Cerutti-Pereyra et al 2022;Massiseng et al 2022) and global warming is causing sea surface temperatures to rise, leading to coral bleaching (Pratchett et al 2013;Lafratta et al 2017;Morgan et al 2020). These factors directly or indirectly affect coral life in the water.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Biodiversity of hard coral (Scleractinia) and relation to environmental factors turbid waters in Spermonde Islands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

PARENDEN,

JOMPA,

RANI

et al. 2023

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Parenden D, Jompa J, Rani C, Renema W, Tuhumena JR. 2023. Biodiversity of hard coral (Scleractinia) and relation to environmental factors turbid waters in Spermonde Island, South Sulawesi, Indonesia s. Biodiversitas 24: 4521-4529. Water turbidity has an impact on coral growth and the diversity of coral species in the waters. Calculation of coral cover, coral diversity and environmental parameters need to be done to determine the effect of environmental parameters on growth. This research was conducted in July 2020-February 2021 in the Spermonde Islands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, which focused on the inner zone area with high turbidity levels. The research was conducted at four observation locations, namely Kayangan Island, Samalona Island, Gusung Tallang and Lae-Lae Island. Primary data in the form of coral cover using the Underwater Photo Transect method, diversity data using the quadrant transect method and environmental parameters measured in-situ and ex-situ. The results of this study showed (1) the percentage of coral cover at each research location was classified as poor because it was in the range of 3-15%, (2) coral diversity on Samalona Island was classified as high (H'=3.2) while on Kayangan Island, Laelae Island and Gusung Tallang was classified as medium with values ranging from 2.21-2.83; and (3) environmental parameters such as turbidity, Total Suspended Solid (TSS), Total Dissolved Solid (TDS), nitrate, and phosphate and based on the results of regression analysis has a negative effect on coral cover, while turbidity and Total Suspended Solid (TSS) parameters have a significant effect on coral cover (p<0.05). These results have the potential to determine the composition of hard corals (Acropora sp.) in turbid areas and potentially serve as transplant fragments to mitigate coral damage.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Biodiversity of hard coral (Scleractinia) and relation to environmental factors turbid waters in Spermonde Islands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

PARENDEN,

JOMPA,

RANI

et al. 2023

Biodiversitas

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“…Further, as divers prefer to visit healthy coral reefs, scuba diving operators have an incentive to preserve the reefs and to keep their attractiveness. Nonetheless, adverse effects of diving on the benthic environment in general, and coral reefs in particular, have been recorded in a wide range of places [1][2][3][4][5]. These impacts predominantly manifest as unintentional actions of the divers, such as breaking and damaging coral structures, physical contact with coral tissue, standing on corals, resuspension of sediments upon corals, as well as potential damage caused by loose equipment such as cameras and the like, and more [2,[6][7][8][9][10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Nonetheless, adverse effects of diving on the benthic environment in general, and coral reefs in particular, have been recorded in a wide range of places [1][2][3][4][5]. These impacts predominantly manifest as unintentional actions of the divers, such as breaking and damaging coral structures, physical contact with coral tissue, standing on corals, resuspension of sediments upon corals, as well as potential damage caused by loose equipment such as cameras and the like, and more [2,[6][7][8][9][10]. The repercussions of these activities are often seen in the form of harmed corals, and they particularly affect the more delicate branching coral species [5][6][7][8]11].…”

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confidence: 99%

Artificial Reef Deployment Reduces Diving Pressure from Natural Reefs—The Case of Introductory Dives in Eilat, Red Sea

Shashar,

Oren,

Neri

et al. 2024

Oceans

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Artificial reefs have been suggested as alternative dive sites to mitigate human pressure on natural reefs. Despite the conceptual appeal of artificial reefs, there is a paucity of empirical evidence regarding their effectiveness in achieving this objective. Here, we report that a small artificial reef deployed adjacent to a local coral marine protected area caused a shift in the routes taken by introductory dives and nearly eliminated their visitations to the natural fringing reef within the MPA. This behavioral shift among divers persisted for more than a decade following the AR deployment. These findings underscore the efficacy of well-designed and appropriately located artificial reefs as valuable instruments in the conservation of coral reefs.

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“…Such systems are crucial in empowering decision-makers with timely and accurate information, enhancing their ability to implement targeted conservation measures. Moreover, promoting transparency and accountability Establishing a coral database and monitoring system represents a strategic initiative for preserving coral reefs in snorkeling and diving tourism sites [1]. This database is a comprehensive repository of vital information on coral ecosystems, facilitating the systematic tracking of their health and biodiversity [2].…”

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Coral Database and Monitoring System Design for Ecological Sustainability

Singgalen

2024

J. Inf. Syst. Informatics

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Several factors contribute to the importance of designing a coral monitoring system. Firstly, coral reefs are ecologically crucial ecosystems, providing habitat for numerous marine species and supporting biodiversity. Therefore, monitoring coral reefs is essential for understanding population dynamics and ecosystem health. Secondly, coral reefs are vulnerable to climate change, pollution, overfishing, and human activities. With a monitoring system, we can identify factors damaging coral reefs and take necessary prevention or restoration actions. Thirdly, coral reef monitoring aids in informing policies and sustainable resource management. By comprehensively understanding coral reef conditions, we can develop more effective management strategies to protect and preserve these ecosystems for future generations. This research aims to design a coral monitoring system to identify factors contributing to coral reef degradation. The method employed is Rapid Application Development (RAD), with stages including requirement planning, user design, construction, and cutover. The findings of this study indicate that the application can meet user needs. The findings of this research emphasize the urgent need for the development and implementation of coral monitoring applications as a strategic step toward reducing environmental degradation for ecological sustainability. The research underscores the critical role of monitoring tools in assessing and mitigating the impacts of human activities and environmental stressors on coral reef ecosystems through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation. This highlights the importance of proactive measures to address the increasing threats facing coral reefs and emphasizes the significance of technological innovations in facilitating practical conservation efforts.

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Impact of SCUBA divers on the coral reefs of a national park in the Mexican Caribbean

Cited by 7 publications

References 30 publications

Biodiversity of hard coral (Scleractinia) and relation to environmental factors turbid waters in Spermonde Islands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Biodiversity of hard coral (Scleractinia) and relation to environmental factors turbid waters in Spermonde Islands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Artificial Reef Deployment Reduces Diving Pressure from Natural Reefs—The Case of Introductory Dives in Eilat, Red Sea

Coral Database and Monitoring System Design for Ecological Sustainability

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