Title
The ecology of Cuba's Jardines de la Reina: A review
Author(s)
Pina-Amargós, Fabián; Figueredo-Martín, Tamara; Rossi, Natalia A.
Published
2021
Publisher
Revista Investigaciones Marinas
Abstract
It is widely recognized the importance of scientific information to advance social and economic development. Although Jardines de la Reina (JR) archipelago and its surroundings are among the most critical regions for Cuba's fisheries and marine biodiversity, comprehensive information has been collected almost only within the last 20 years. This paper summarizes the main findings from the scientific literature published about JR archipelago and its surroundings. We review the scientific contributions to conservation and management and identify research gaps. Overall, we found a steep increase in scientific publications in the last ten years due to fruitful partnerships across diverse stakeholders. Public-private partnerships in responsible ecotourism and the support of Cuban and foreign environmental institutions and conservation organizations have been instrumental in advancing research and conservation in JR. A myriad of research, mainly focused on species/groups and the effects of marine protection, has safeguard and promote sustainable use of JR biodiversity. The high abundance and biomass of large and commercially important fish such as sharks, groupers, and snappers and other conservation outcomes, result from effective enforcement and positive incentives favouring conservation, while supporting local livelihoods. Finally, we provide recommendations to guide future research and advance conservation in JR archipelago.
Keywords
Jardines de la Reina; review; marine protection; conservation outcome; stakeholder participation
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