@article{fdi:010084944,
  title = {{A} typology for reef passages},
  author = {{B}reckwoldt, {A}. and {N}ozik, {A}. and {M}oosdorf, {N}. and {B}ierwirth, {J}. and {F}ache, {E}lodie and {F}erse, {S}. and {F}ord, {A}. and {M}angubhai, {S}. and {P}elletier, {D}. and {P}iovano, {S}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{C}oral reefs host exceptionally diverse and abundant marine life. {C}onnecting coasts and sheltered lagoons to the open ocean, reef passages are important yet poorly studied components of these ecosystems. {A}biotic and biotic elements 'pass' through these reef passages, supporting critical ecological processes (e.g. fish spawning). {R}eef passages provide multiple social and ecological benefits for islands and their peoples, but are so far neither characterized nor recognized for their multifaceted significance. {T}his study investigated 113 reef passages across nine {P}acific islands ({F}iji, {N}ew {C}aledonia, {V}anuatu). {GIS}-based visual interpretations of satellite imagery were used to develop criteria to define three distinct types, mainly based on distance to coastline and presence/absence of an enclosed water body. {T}he discussion identifies ways to refine and augment this preliminary typology as part of a research agenda for reef passages. {W}ith these next steps, this typology will be extendable to other regions to better document reef passages and their various roles, supporting biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries management.},
  keywords = {{PACIFIQUE} ; {FIDJI} ; {NOUVELLE} {CALEDONIE} ; {VANUATU}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{F}rontiers in {M}arine {S}cience},
  volume = {9},
  numero = {},
  pages = {786125 [9 ]},
  ISSN = {2296-7745},
  year = {2022},
  DOI = {10.3389/fmars.2022.786125},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010084944},
}