Marine Research and Conservation in the Coral Triangle No Index as per author.

Intro -- MARINE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION IN THE CORAL TRIANGLE THE WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK -- MARINE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION IN THE CORAL TRIANGLE THE WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK -- CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION -- The Coral Triangle Initiative -- The Wakatobi National Park -- Structure of the Book -- References -- Chapter 2 CORAL REEFS OF THE WAKATOBI: ABUNDANCE AND BIODIVERSITY -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Benthic Abundance and Diversity: Inter Site Comparisons -- Benthic Abundance and Diversity: Assessment of the WNP -- Long Interval Monitoring -- Fish Abundance and Diversity -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 CORAL REEFS OF THE WAKATOBI: PROCESSES OF REEF GROWTH AND LOSS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Coral Symbiosis -- Coral Photobiology and Growth -- Measuring Reef Growth -- Reef Growth and the Environment -- Reef Loss -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 SEAGRASS MEADOWS OF THE WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK -- Abstract -- Introduction to Seagrass Meadows -- Spatial Coverage -- Seagrass Community Dynamics and Herbivory -- Invertebrate Communities -- Fish Assemblages -- Ecosystem Interactions -- Threats to Seagrass Meadows -- Future Climate Change Scenarios -- Conservation Management -- References -- Chapter 5 MANGROVE FORESTS OF THE WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Forest Characteristics of Wakatobi Mangrove Ecosystems -- Fauna of the Mangrove Forests -- Ecological Interactions -- Utilization -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 6 THE ECOLOGY OF SPONGES IN THE WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Nature of Sponge Assemblages in the WNP -- Spatial Variation in Sponge Assemblages -- Morphological and Functional Diversity of Sponge Assemblages -- Temporal Variation in Sponge Assemblages.

Sponge Competition and Cooperation -- Disease Occurrence and Prevalence -- Sponge Predation -- Bioerosion -- Future Research Needs -- Policy Implications of Sponge Research to Date and Future Opportunities -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 7 EXTREME PHYSIOLOGY OF INTERTIDAL FISHES OF THE WAKATOBI -- Abstract -- What Constitutes a 'Marginal Habitat'? -- Marginal Habitats in the Wakatobi National Park -- Behavioral Adaptations to Temperature Extremes -- Physiological Adaptations to Temperature Extremes -- Thermal Tolerance Limits of Field Acclimatized Fishes -- Thermal Tolerance Niche Adaptations -- Metabolic Adjustments to High Temperatures -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 MARINE HABITAT CONNECTIVITY IN THE WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Diel, Tidal and Lunar Migrations From Seagrass Meadows -- Fish Connectivity between Seagrass Meadows, Mangroves and Coral Reefs -- Invertebrate Connectivity -- Energy and Nutrient Movements -- Juvenile Fish Habitats -- Ecosystem-Based Management -- Shifting Baselines -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 BIRD POPULATIONS OF THE WAKATOBI -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Species Concepts -- Notable Species -- Endemic Subspecies -- Discoveries -- Potential Endemic Subspecies -- Introduced Species -- Resident Species -- Breeding Seabirds -- Migrants, Vagrants and Other Wanderers -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 MARINE RESOURCE DEPENDENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCE USE PATTERNS IN THE WAKATOBI -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Regional Context: Wakatobi and Kaledupa -- Resource Attributes -- Kaledupan Communities -- Traditional Kaledupan Islanders (Pulo) -- Traditional Sea Nomads (Bajo) -- Local Management Issues -- Socioeconomic Assessment Methods -- Primary Income Generation -- A Comparison of Bajo and Pulo Households.

Marine Resource Dependent Primary Activities -- Livelihood Diversity -- Percentage Distribution Of Livelihood Activities -- A Comparison of Bajo and Pulo Households -- Diversification Versus Specialisation -- Primary Income and Livelihood Diversity -- Income -- Mean Annual Income -- Net Kaledupan Income -- Marine Resources as a Source of Food and Raw Materials -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 NEARSHORE FISHERIES OF THE WAKATOBI -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Fishery Extraction Methods -- Fisheries Monitoring: The Kaledupan Case Study -- Current State and Future Prospects -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12 ACHIEVING CONGRUENCE BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY: THE BAJAU ETHNIC GROUP AND MARINE MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE WAKATOBI AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Demographic Characteristics of the Wakatobi National Park -- Fishing Activity and Bajau Communities -- Cultural Barriers to Participation: Religious Beliefs and Perceptions of Time Amongst the Bajau -- Institutional Barriers to Participation: Bajau Relationships with the Outside World -- Prospects for Bajau Inclusion and Participation in Resource Management -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 13 MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCE KNOWLEDGE IN THE WAKATOBI -- Abstract -- The Interactions between Nature and Culture -- The Role of Interdisciplinary Research -- Community-Based Conservation and the Role of Ecological Knowledge in Management -- Marine Resource Knowledge in the Wakatobi -- Intra- and Inter-Community Knowledge Distribution -- Knowledge Loss and Livelihood Diversification -- Marine Knowledge and Diversity in the Future -- Policy Frameworks for Knowledge Protection -- Conclusion: The Future for the Wakatobi -- References -- Chapter 14 MARINE PROTECTED AREA NETWORKS IN THE CORAL TRIANGLE: IMPLICATIONS FOR CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITIES.

Abstract -- Introduction -- The Coral Triangle Initiative And The Wakatobi National Park -- The Scientific Rationale for MPA Networks -- Planning Resource Usage within MPA Networks -- Management Issues within MPA Networks -- MPA Networks, Ngos and Local Communities -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15 -- References.

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