Rapid survey protocol that provides dynamic information on reef condition to managers of the Great Barrier Reef.

摘要: Managing to support coral reef resilience as the climate changes requires strategic and responsive actions that reduce anthropogenic stress. Managers can only target tailor these if they regularly receive information on system condition impact severity. In large areas like Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP), acquiring data with good spatial temporal coverage using a network of observers. Here, we describe result ~10 years evolving refining participatory monitoring programs used in GBR have rangers, tourism operators members public Participants complete Health Impact Surveys (RHIS) protocol meets managers’ needs for up-to-date following: benthic community composition, impacts including diseases, damage, predation presence rubbish. Training ensure gathered is sufficiently precise inform management decisions. report because demands survey methodology been matched their time availability. Undertaking RHIS involves three ~20 min surveys at each site. enter into an online create reports managers participants within minutes being submitted. Since 2009, 211 completed total more than 10,415 625 different reefs. The two-way exchange between increases capacity manage reefs adaptively, education outreach objectives increase stewardship. general approach are both adaptable be all regions.