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Parting with Plastics Reducing Disposable Plastic in Our Operations
MARCH 2017 A publication of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Parting with Plastics Reducing Disposable Plastic in Our Operations GREEN PURCHASING AND INVESTING SUSTAINABILITY SPARKS BY THE NUMBERS Adopting Green Purchasing ENGAGEMENT, CREATIVITY AND ACTION Climate Change and Investing Strategies Sustainability Programs Engage Staff and Going Green in 2015 Interns and Volunteers March 2017 Features 20 24 30 Parting with Plastics: Green Purchasing Sustainability Sparks Reducing Disposable and Investing Engagement, Creativity Plastic in Our Operations Association of Zoos and and Action Disposable plastics are Aquariums-accredited What do team building, everywhere and can have facilities tie reduced cost savings and urban devastating impacts on purchasing of carbon- gardening have in common? wildlife. Since mass production producing electricity They are all outcomes of started in 1950, plastics have to concerns about sustainability programs and permeated our world at a global warming and the initiatives at Association frenetic pace with roughly 300 acidification of oceans. of Zoos and Aquariums- million tons manufactured Others are making accredited facilities that have worldwide in 2013. packaging changes to successfully engaged staff, reduce their contributions BY WANDA EVANS interns and volunteers. to landfills and to address BY EMILY BRYANT the dangers to wildlife that are posed by improperly discarded plastic. BY TOM PRICE March 2017 | www.aza.org 1 7 16 60 Member View Departments 7 Conservation Spotlight 11 Reintroduction 15 By the -
St. Kitts Final Report
ReefFix: An Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Ecosystem Services Valuation and Capacity Building Project for the Caribbean ST. KITTS AND NEVIS FIRST DRAFT REPORT JUNE 2013 PREPARED BY PATRICK I. WILLIAMS CONSULTANT CLEVERLY HILL SANDY POINT ST. KITTS PHONE: 1 (869) 765-3988 E-MAIL: [email protected] 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Table of Contents 3 List of Figures 6 List of Tables 6 Glossary of Terms 7 Acronyms 10 Executive Summary 12 Part 1: Situational analysis 15 1.1 Introduction 15 1.2 Physical attributes 16 1.2.1 Location 16 1.2.2 Area 16 1.2.3 Physical landscape 16 1.2.4 Coastal zone management 17 1.2.5 Vulnerability of coastal transportation system 19 1.2.6 Climate 19 1.3 Socio-economic context 20 1.3.1 Population 20 1.3.2 General economy 20 1.3.3 Poverty 22 1.4 Policy frameworks of relevance to marine resource protection and management in St. Kitts and Nevis 23 1.4.1 National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) 23 1.4.2 National Physical Development Plan (2006) 23 1.4.3 National Environmental Management Strategy (NEMS) 23 1.4.4 National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NABSAP) 26 1.4.5 Medium Term Economic Strategy Paper (MTESP) 26 1.5 Legislative instruments of relevance to marine protection and management in St. Kitts and Nevis 27 1.5.1 Development Control and Planning Act (DCPA), 2000 27 1.5.2 National Conservation and Environmental Protection Act (NCEPA), 1987 27 1.5.3 Public Health Act (1969) 28 1.5.4 Solid Waste Management Corporation Act (1996) 29 1.5.5 Water Courses and Water Works Ordinance (Cap. -
Cruise Report W-48 Scientific Activities Undertaken Aboard R/V Westward Woods Hole
Cruise Report W-48 Scientific Activities Undertaken Aboard R/V Westward Woods Hole - St. Thomas 10 October - 21 November 1979 ff/lh Westward (R.Long) • Sea Education Association - Woods Hole, Massachusetts " CRUISE REPORT W-48 Scientific Activities Woods Hole - Antigua - St. Lucia - Bequia - St. Thomas 10 October 1979 - 21 November 1979 R/V Westward Sea Education Association ',,, Woods Hole, Massachusetts .. SHIPBOARD DRAFT .. ----------------------- - ( PREFACE This Cruise Report is written in an attempt to accomplish two objectives. Firstly, and more importantly, it presents a brief outline of the scientific research completed aboard R/V Westward during W-48. Reports of the status of on-going projects and of the traditional academic program are presented. In addition, abstracts from the research projects of each student are included. Secondly, for those of us that participated, it represents the product of our efforts and contains a record of other events that were an important part of the trip, in particular the activities during port stops. Once again, lowe special thanks to Abby Ames, who was in charge of the shipboard laboratory, and upon whom I was able to depend through out the cruise. Her effectiveness and perseverance under the difficult working conditions at sea, and her cheerful attitude and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated by us all. Rob Nawojchik, who participated as an Assistant Scientist, added a new field of interest to the cruise with his vast knowledge of ichthyology. The energy with which he pursued his interest and his enthusiasm for the subject, set an example for us all. Two visiting scholars participated in different legs of this cruise. -
Andrew David Dorka Cobián Rojas Felicia Drummond Alain García Rodríguez
CUBA’S MESOPHOTIC CORAL REEFS Fish Photo Identification Guide ANDREW DAVID DORKA COBIÁN ROJAS FELICIA DRUMMOND ALAIN GARCÍA RODRÍGUEZ Edited by: John K. Reed Stephanie Farrington CUBA’S MESOPHOTIC CORAL REEFS Fish Photo Identification Guide ANDREW DAVID DORKA COBIÁN ROJAS FELICIA DRUMMOND ALAIN GARCÍA RODRÍGUEZ Edited by: John K. Reed Stephanie Farrington ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This research was supported by the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research under award number NA14OAR4320260 to the Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research and Technology (CIOERT) at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute-Florida Atlantic University (HBOI-FAU), and by the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory under award number NA150AR4320064 to the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami. This expedition was conducted in support of the Joint Statement between the United States of America and the Republic of Cuba on Cooperation on Environmental Protection (November 24, 2015) and the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. National Park Service, and Cuba’s National Center for Protected Areas. We give special thanks to Carlos Díaz Maza (Director of the National Center of Protected Areas) and Ulises Fernández Gomez (International Relations Officer, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment; CITMA) for assistance in securing the necessary permits to conduct the expedition and for their tremendous hospitality and logistical support in Cuba. We thank the Captain and crew of the University of Miami R/V F.G. Walton Smith and ROV operators Lance Horn and Jason White, University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW-CIOERT), Undersea Vehicle Program for their excellent work at sea during the expedition. -
1 Updated Through January 27, 2016 NOTE: the FOLLOWING IS an UNOFFICIAL COMPILATION of FEDERAL REGULATIONS PREPARED in the SOUTH
Updated through January 27, 2016 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS AN UNOFFICIAL COMPILATION OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PREPARED IN THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE FOR THE INFORMATION AND CONVENIENCE OF INTERESTED PERSONS. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE CHANGES TO THESE REGULATIONS THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED AFTER THE DATE INDICATED ABOVE. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) 50 CFR Part 622 PART 622--FISHERIES OF THE CARIBBEAN, GULF OF MEXICO, AND SOUTH ATLANTIC TABLE OF CONTENTS Subpart A--General Provisions.................................. 8 § 622.1 Purpose and scope. ................................... 8 § 622.2 Definitions and acronyms ............................ 10 § 622.3 Relation to other laws and regulations .............. 20 § 622.4 Permits and fees--general ........................... 21 § 622.5 Recordkeeping and reporting--general ................ 25 § 622.6 Vessel identification ............................... 27 § 622.7 Fishing years ....................................... 28 § 622.8 Quotas--general ..................................... 29 § 622.9 Prohibited gear and methods--general ................ 30 § 622.10 Landing fish intact--general ....................... 31 § 622.11 Bag and possession limits--general applicability ... 32 § 622.12 Annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for Caribbean island management areas/Caribbean EEZ ... 32 § 622.13 Prohibitions--general .............................. 35 § 622.14 -
Culture of Marine Ornamental Fishes with Reference to Production Systems, Feeding and Nutrition
' -~~... --- Culture of Marine Ornamental Fishes with reference to Production Systems, Feeding and Nutrition G. Gopakumar Regional Cen re of Central Marine Fisheries Research Instiwte, Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India Cora] reefs support o,rer 4000 species of fish, During the past few years the Omrra] Marine about 800 species of reef building corals and a Fisheries Research Institute has in ensified its great number of 0 her invertebrates and sponges. research ,on breeding, seed production and culture' The omiUllen al animals are the highest value technologies for marine ornamental fishes. One of added product that can be harvested from a coral the milestones in this progr-amme .is the recent reef. TJle annual global marine ornamental trade success in the hatchery production technology of is estima oed at US $ 200 - 330 million_ Unlike downfish. Ano her significant achievement is in freshwa er Ornamentai species wher~ over 90% of the seed production of sea horse. Expe.rimenta1 the species are produced in [anns, almost the success was also obt ained on the brood stock entire ornamental species in the trade are collected development and larval rearing of five species of from the coral reefs and adjacent habitats. Hence damselfishes. the long t.erm sustain ability of the industry is a Production Systems controversial aspect. The damaging techniques such as the use of sodium cyanide are non-selective Hatchery Production of Clownfish methods used to ca:pture Ush and it adversely Clownfishes continue to be the most de am ,cts the health of the fish and also kills tJl.e non manded marine tropical fish and the technologies target organisms. -
Grand Bahama Grand Port Project Benthic Habitat Mapping and Characterization Survey Report
Grand Bahama Grand Port Project Benthic Habitat Mapping and Characterization Survey Report Submitted to: Submitted by: Applied Technology and Management CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. 2047 Vista Parkway, Suite 101 8502 SW Kansas Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 Stuart, Florida 34997 Telephone: 561-659-0041 Telephone: 772-219-3000 Grand Bahama Grand Port Project Benthic Habitat Mapping and Characterization Survey Report DOCUMENT NO. CSA-ATM-FL-19-81038-3433-01-REP-01-VER02 Version Date Description Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by: 01 10/11/19 Initial draft for review E. Hodel D. Snyder E. Hodel 02 10/15/19 Draft E. Hodel R. Cady E. Hodel The electronic PDF version of this document is the Controlled Master Copy at all times. A printed copy is considered to be uncontrolled and it is the holder’s responsibility to ensure that they have the current version. Controlled copies are available upon request from the Document Production Department. Table of Contents Page List of Tables ..................................................................................................................................... iv List of Figures .................................................................................................................................... iv List of Photos ..................................................................................................................................... v List of Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................. -
The Importance of the Marine Ornamental Reef Fish Trade in the Wider Caribbean
The importance of the marine ornamental reef fish trade in the wider Caribbean A.W. Bruckner NOAA Fisheries, Office of Habitat Conservation, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA; andy. [email protected] Received 15-I-2004. Corrected 05-IX-2004. Accepted 29-III-2005. Abstract: The marine ornamental fish trade began in the 1930s in Sri Lanka, spread to Hawaii and the Philippines in the 1950s, and expanded to a multi-million dollar industry in the 1970s with fisheries established throughout the tropical Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Currently, 45 countries supply global markets an estimated 14-30 million fish annually, with an import value of US$28-44 million. The largest suppliers are Indonesia and the Philippines, followed by Brazil, Maldives, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Hawaii. In the tropical Western Atlantic, 16 countries have export fisheries, including the U.S. (Florida and Puerto Rico). The U.S. is the world’s largest buyer, followed by the European Union and Japan. The global trade consists of over 1400 species of reef fishes, of which only about 25 are captive bred on a commercial scale. Damselfish, anemonefish, and angelfish constitute over 50% of the global volume; butterflyfish, wrasses, blennies, gobies, triggerfish, file- fish, hawkfishes, groupers and basselets account for 31% of the trade, and the remaining 16% is represented by 33 families. The most important fishes from the Caribbean are angelfish (six species), seahorses (two species), royal gramma, jawfish, queen triggerfish, redlip blenny, puddingwife, bluehead wrasse, and blue chromis. The Caribbean currently supplies a small percentage of the global trade in marine ornamental species, but ornamental fisheries in this region represent important emerging industries. -
Federal Register/Vol. 70, No. 208/Friday, October 28, 2005/Rules
Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 208 / Friday, October 28, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 62073 the Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform nurse staffing data. This final rule will (A) Clear and readable format. Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4), and have no consequential effect on the (B) In a prominent place readily Executive Order 13132. Executive Order governments mentioned or on the accessible to residents and visitors. 12866 directs agencies to assess all costs private sector. (3) Public access to posted nurse and benefits of available regulatory Executive Order 13132 establishes staffing data. The facility must, upon alternatives and, if regulation is certain requirements that an agency oral or written request, make nurse necessary, to select regulatory must meet when it promulgates a staffing data available to the public for approaches that maximize net benefits proposed rule (and subsequent final review at a cost not to exceed the (including potential economic, rule) that imposes substantial direct community standard. environmental, public health and safety requirement costs on State and local (4) Facility data retention effects, distributive impacts, and governments, preempts State law, or requirements. The facility must equity). A regulatory impact analysis otherwise has Federalism implications. maintain the posted daily nurse staffing (RIA) must be prepared for major rules Since this regulation will not impose data for a minimum of 18 months, or as with economically significant effects any costs on State or local governments, required by State law, whichever is ($100 million or more in any one year). the requirements of Executive Order greater. This rule does not reach the economic 13132 are not applicable. -
Bleaching and Related Ecological Factors CRTR Working Group Findings 2004-2009 Bleaching and Related Ecological Factors: CRTR Working Group Findings 2004-2009
Bleaching and Related Ecological Factors CRTR Working Group Findings 2004-2009 Bleaching and Related Ecological Factors: CRTR Working Group Findings 2004-2009 Acknowledgements The Bleaching Working Group is grateful for funding provided by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility. The members are also grateful for the effi cient administration of the project provided by Ms Melanie King, Ms Lianne Cook, and members of the CRTR Project Executing Agency (PEA) at the University of Queensland. They thank Ms Catalina Reyes-Nivia for coordinating the production of this report. Contributing Authors: Ove Hoegh-Guldberg1, Yossi Loya2, John Bythell3, William Fitt4, Ruth Gates5, Roberto Iglesias-Prieto6, Michael Lesser7, Tim McClanahan8, Robert van Woesik9, Christian Wild10 Cover Photo: Ove Hoegh-Guldberg 1University of Queensland, 2Tel Aviv University, 3University of Newcastle, 4University of Georgia, 5University of Hawaii, 6Universidad Nacional Autónoma of México, 7University of New Hampshire, 8Wildlife Conservation Society, 9Florida Institute of Technology, 10University of Munich. The Coral Reef Targeted Research & Capacity Building for Management (CRTR) Program is a leading international coral reef research initiative that provides a coordinated approach to credible, factual and scientifi cally-proven knowledge for coral reef management. The CRTR Program is a partnership between the Global Environment Facility, the World Bank, The University of Queensland (Australia), the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and approximately 50 research institutes and other third-parties around the world. Contact: Coral Reef Targeted Research & Capacity Building for Management Program, c/- Centre for Marine Studies, Gerhmann Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia Tel: +61 7 3346 9942 Fax: +61 7 3346 9987 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.gefcoral.org Product code: 004/2009 Editorial design and production: Currie Communications, Melbourne, Australia, October 2009. -
Fishery Conservation and Management Pt. 622, App. A
Fishery Conservation and Management Pt. 622, App. A vessel's unsorted catch of Gulf reef to complete prohibition), and seasonal fish: or area closures. (1) The requirement for a valid com- (g) South Atlantic golden crab. MSY, mercial vessel permit for Gulf reef fish ABC, TAC, quotas (including quotas in order to sell Gulf reef fish. equal to zero), trip limits, minimum (2) Minimum size limits for Gulf reef sizes, gear regulations and restrictions, fish. permit requirements, seasonal or area (3) Bag limits for Gulf reef fish. closures, time frame for recovery of (4) The prohibition on sale of Gulf golden crab if overfished, fishing year reef fish after a quota closure. (adjustment not to exceed 2 months), (b) Other provisions of this part not- observer requirements, and authority withstanding, a dealer in a Gulf state for the RD to close the fishery when a is exempt from the requirement for a quota is reached or is projected to be dealer permit for Gulf reef fish to re- reached. ceive Gulf reef fish harvested from the (h) South Atlantic shrimp. Certified Gulf EEZ by a vessel in the Gulf BRDs and BRD specifications. groundfish trawl fishery. [61 FR 34934, July 3, 1996, as amended at 61 FR 43960, Aug. 27, 1996; 62 FR 13988, Mar. 25, § 622.48 Adjustment of management 1997; 62 FR 18539, Apr. 16, 1997] measures. In accordance with the framework APPENDIX A TO PART 622ÐSPECIES procedures of the applicable FMPs, the TABLES RD may establish or modify the follow- TABLE 1 OF APPENDIX A TO PART 622Ð ing management measures: CARIBBEAN CORAL REEF RESOURCES (a) Caribbean coral reef resources. -
Coral Reef Species List
Coral Reef Gallery The Philippine Coral Reef Tank focuses on the most diverse and fragile of marine ecosystems. From the main exhibit floor, visitors look down on a shallow, sandy lagoon—a calm, protected area inhabited by sharks, rays, and colorful fishes. Where the lagoon drops off to the deep reef, hundreds of bright fishes visible near the surface lure the visitor to view the spectacle one floor below. There, dramatic underwater views of the deep reef invite contemplation. Featuring 1,000 square feet of living coral and some 4,000 fish of 100 or more species, this 212,000‐gallon exhibit is, at 25 feet, the deepest and one of the largest displays of a living coral reef in the world. Curiosity leads to exploration of several smaller galleries along the perimeter of the exhibit that highlight the unique adaptations and complex interactions of reef organisms. Acanthastrea echinata Acanthurus achilles Acanthurus blochii Acanthurus coeruleus Blue tang Acanthurus dussumieri Acanthurus japonicus Acanthurus lineatus Acanthurus mata Acanthurus nigricans Acanthurus nigrofuscus Acanthurus nigroris Acanthurus olivaceus Acanthurus pyroferus Acanthurus triostegus Acanthurus xanthopterus Acropora formosa Acropora gemmifera Acropora micropthalma Acropora millepora Acropora sp. Staghorn Coral Acropora youngei Aeoliscus strigatus Shrimpfish Alcyonium sp. Alpheus randalli Randall’s Partner Shrimp Alveopora sp. Ambligobius hectori Hector’s Goby Ambligobius rainfordi Rainford’s Goby Amblycirrhitus pinos Redspotted hawkfish Amblyeleotris randalli Randall’s