The Relevance of Reef Restoration in the Continually Changing Marine Environment of Singapore

Chou, Loke Ming; Sam, Shu Qin; Toh, Tai Chong; Ng, Chin Soon Lionel

doi:10.15625/1859-3097/18/3/10801

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“…As part of ongoing efforts in reef restoration, artificial reefs have been established and monitored since 1988 in Singapore (Chou et al, 2018). Recently, cuttlefish (Sepia spp.)…”

Section: Habitat Restorationmentioning

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Cuttlefish conservation: a global review of methods to ameliorate unwanted fishing mortality and other anthropogenic threats to sustainability

Barrett

Bensbai

Broadhurst

et al. 2022

ICES Journal of Marine Science

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Cuttlefish are an important global fisheries resource, and their demand is placing increasing pressure on populations in many areas, necessitating conservation measures. We reviewed evidence from case studies spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia encompassing diverse intervention methods (fisheries closures, protected areas, habitat restoration, fishing-gear modifications, promoting egg survival, and restocking), and we also discuss the effects of pollution on cuttlefish. We conclude: (1) spatio-temporal closures need to encompass substantial portions of a species’ range and protect at least one major part of their life cycle; (2) fishing-gear modifications have the potential to reduce unwanted cuttlefish capture, but more comprehensive trials are needed; (3) egg survival can be improved by diverting and salvaging from traps; (4) existing lab rearing and restocking may not produce financially viable results; and (5) fisheries management policies should be regularly reviewed in light of rapid changes in cuttlefish stock status. Further, citizen science can provide data to reduce uncertainty in empirical assessments. The information synthesized in this review will guide managers and stakeholders to implement regulations and conservation initiatives that increase the productivity and sustainability of fisheries interacting with cuttlefish, and highlights gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed.

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“…As part of ongoing efforts in reef restoration, artificial reefs have been established and monitored since 1988 in Singapore (Chou et al, 2018). Recently, cuttlefish (Sepia spp.)…”

Section: Habitat Restorationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cuttlefish conservation: a global review of methods to ameliorate unwanted fishing mortality and other anthropogenic threats to sustainability

Barrett

Bensbai

Broadhurst

et al. 2022

ICES Journal of Marine Science

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Evaluation of the performance and cost-effectiveness of coral microfragments in covering artificial habitats

Mostrales

Rollon

Licuanan

2022

Ecological Engineering

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Enhancing Marine Biodiversity in Singapore’s Urbanizing Coastal Environment

Chou¹

2020

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Urbanization of coastal cities has resulted in extensive physical modification of the coast that is commonly accompanied by habitat destruction or degradation, marine biodiversity loss and ecosystem services decline. Conversion of the natural environment to a human-modified one is often permanent, and it is important that development considerations take into account biodiversity enhancement of the ‘new’ environment. Development of biological communities in the modified environment takes time and is unlikely to return to levels once supported by the original habitats, but efforts can be made to facilitate the establishment of biodiversity that is suited to the new environmental conditions. Active interventions such as water quality management and ecological restoration can help to transform the urbanized coastal environment into a suitable biodiversity support zone. Observations of marine biodiversity in marinas and restoration of corals on artificial structures in Singapore support this prospect. Assessment of the biodiversity in three marinas indicated that they can function as marine biodiversity refugia, especially with their relatively high artificial structural complexity and when designed with basic ecological considerations to enhance marine biodiversity. Separately, reef restoration projects give rise to the possibility of colonizing seawalls with corals and other reef-associated species, as well as improving degraded reefs and creating reef communities in areas originally devoid of corals due to the heavy sediment load of urbanized coastal waters. Maintaining marine biodiversity in challenging environmental conditions resulting from urbanization can help to ensure continued provision of some level of ecosystem services.

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The Relevance of Reef Restoration in the Continually Changing Marine Environment of Singapore

Cited by 3 publications

References 21 publications

Cuttlefish conservation: a global review of methods to ameliorate unwanted fishing mortality and other anthropogenic threats to sustainability

Cuttlefish conservation: a global review of methods to ameliorate unwanted fishing mortality and other anthropogenic threats to sustainability

Evaluation of the performance and cost-effectiveness of coral microfragments in covering artificial habitats

Enhancing Marine Biodiversity in Singapore’s Urbanizing Coastal Environment

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