Current Status of Mangrove Wetlands in Sinaloa: A Biological Corridor Along the Eastern Margin of the Gulf of California, México

Manzano–Sarabia, Marlenne; Millán-Aguilar, Olivia; Flores-Cárdenas, Francisco; Rodríguez-Arredondo, Lidia; Grano-Maldonado, Mayra I.; Nieves-Soto, Mario

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-73016-5_4

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“…Our data did not allow us to quantify the search effort necessary to survey for hawksbill turtle presence in unexplored areas, so they reflect only areas known to be used by hawksbill turtles; however, the number of captured individuals was greater on the Baja California Peninsula than on the mainland coast, in part because of limited sampling effort on the mainland coast, but probably also because of habitats being less degraded along the Baja California Peninsula. Human development and greater fishing pressure along the Mexican mainland coast have significantly degraded mangrove habitats (Escobedo-Urias, 2010; Manzano-Sarabia et al, 2018). Most of the sites with a low conservation index had high fishing pressure, whereas the sites with high conservation index were either national marine protected areas or local no-take marine protected areas with strong local engagement.…”

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Exploring the demography and conservation needs of hawksbill sea turtles Eretmochelys imbricata in north-west Mexico

Martínez-Estévez

Angulo²,

Astorga³

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Oryx

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The hawksbill sea turtle Eretmochelys imbricata is categorized as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and its population has declined by over 80% in the last century. The Eastern Pacific population is one of the most threatened hawksbill populations globally. Western Mexico is the northern distribution limit for hawksbill sea turtles in the Eastern Pacific and recent research indicates that the Mexican Pacific portion of the population is a separate management unit because of the restricted movements of these turtles. Here we use the most complete database of sighting records in the north-west Pacific of Mexico to identify sites where hawksbill turtles are present. We also develop a conservation index to determine the conservation status of hawksbill turtle sites. Our results demonstrate the importance of this region for juveniles and the relevance of rocky reefs and mangrove estuaries as habitats for hawksbill turtles. We identified 52 sites with records of hawksbill turtles. Most of these sites (71%) are not protected; however, sites with high conservation value included islands and coastal sites along the Baja California peninsula that are established as marine protected areas. Reefs and mangrove estuaries relevant for hawksbill turtles are probably also significant fish nursery areas that are important for local fishing communities, creating opportunities for conservation strategies that combine science, local engagement and policy to benefit both local fishing communities and hawksbill sea turtle conservation.

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Exploring the demography and conservation needs of hawksbill sea turtles Eretmochelys imbricata in north-west Mexico

Martínez-Estévez

Angulo²,

Astorga³

et al. 2022

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“…Deforestation in Sinaloa has been particularly devastating as more than 50% of its surface area has been cleared to create cultivated areas, so that natural vegetation is now limited to isolated areas with limited access ( INEGI 2017 ). Mangrove wetlands in Sinaloa are also being lost due to human activities ( Manzano-Sarabia et al 2018 ). In addition, there are numerous, more specific, threats to the herpetofauna of Sinaloa.…”

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A checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Sinaloa, Mexico with a conservation status summary and comparisons with neighboring states

Smith¹,

Lemos‐Espinal²

2020

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Sinaloa possesses a rich biota with unique characteristics due to its proximity to the northern deserts, the tropical lowlands of the south, and the temperate environments of the western slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico. However, threats to its environment makes understanding the biological diversity of Sinaloa crucial. A checklist of the amphibians and reptiles has been generated, and the conservation status of Sinaloa’s herpetofauna summarized with the aim of understanding the potential conservation or management needs. Sinaloa has 159 species of amphibians and reptiles, including 39 species of amphibians and 120 species of reptiles. The herpetofauna of Sinaloa has relatively few species of conservation concern at a global and national scale (IUCN and SEMARNAT lists), but Environmental Vulnerability Scores suggest that there might be greater conservation concerns for the Sinaloa herpetofauna. Families of particular conservation concern include Craugastoridae, Eleutherodactylidae, Ambystomatidae, Crocodylidae, Dactyloidae, Eublepharidae, Helodermatidae, Iguanidae, Phrynosomatidae, Phyllodactylidae, Colubridae, Natricidae, Viperidae, Cheloniidae, and Dermochelyidae.

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Assessing seasonal and long-term mangrove canopy variations in Sinaloa, northwest Mexico, based on time series of enhanced vegetation index (EVI) data

Berlanga-Robles

Ruiz‐Luna

2020

Wetlands Ecol Manage

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Current Status of Mangrove Wetlands in Sinaloa: A Biological Corridor Along the Eastern Margin of the Gulf of California, México

Cited by 3 publications

References 21 publications

Exploring the demography and conservation needs of hawksbill sea turtles Eretmochelys imbricata in north-west Mexico

Exploring the demography and conservation needs of hawksbill sea turtles Eretmochelys imbricata in north-west Mexico

A checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Sinaloa, Mexico with a conservation status summary and comparisons with neighboring states

Assessing seasonal and long-term mangrove canopy variations in Sinaloa, northwest Mexico, based on time series of enhanced vegetation index (EVI) data

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