Selmoni O., Lecellier Gael, Berteaux-Lecellier V., Joost S. (2023). The Reef Environment Centralized InFormation System (RECIFS) : an integrated geo-environmental database for coral reef research and conservation. Global Ecology and Biogeography, [Early access], p. [11 p.]. ISSN 1466-822X.
Titre du document
The Reef Environment Centralized InFormation System (RECIFS) : an integrated geo-environmental database for coral reef research and conservation
Année de publication
2023
Auteurs
Selmoni O., Lecellier Gael, Berteaux-Lecellier V., Joost S.
Source
Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2023,
[Early access], p. [11 p.] ISSN 1466-822X
Motivation: Host to intricate networks of marine species, coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Over the past few decades, major degradations of coral reefs have been observed worldwide, which is largely attributed to the effects of climate change and local stressors related to human activities. Now more than ever, characterizing how the environment shapes the dynamics of the reef ecosystem (e.g., shifts in species abundance, community changes, emergence of locally adapted populations) is key to uncovering the environmental drivers of reef degradation, and developing efficient conservation strategies in response. To achieve these objectives, it is pivotal that environmental data describing the processes driving such ecosystem dynamics, which occur across specific spatial and temporal scales, are easily accessible to coral reef researchers and conservation stakeholders alike.Main types of variable contained: Multiple environmental variables characterizing various facets of the reef environment, including water chemistry and physics (e.g., temperature, pH, chlorophyll concentration), local anthropogenic pressures (e.g., boat traffic, distance from agricultural or urban areas) and sea currents patterns.Spatial location and grain: Worldwide reef cells of 5 by 5 km.Time period and grain: Last 3-4 decades, monthly and yearly resolution.Major taxa and level of measurement: Environmental data important for coral reefs and associated biodiversity.Software format: Interactive web application available at .
Plan de classement
Sciences du milieu [021]
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Ecologie, systèmes aquatiques [036]
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Etudes, transformation, conservation du milieu naturel [082]
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Télédétection [126]
Description Géographique
MONDE ; CARAIBES ; AUSTRALIE
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010087530]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010087530
