This project will use cooperative institute for marine and atmospheric research expertise to develop and conduct research that supports protected species adaptation and resilience to climate change in…

This project will use cooperative institute for marine and atmospheric research expertise to develop and conduct research that supports protected species adaptation and resilience to climate change in the central tropical pacific ocean. This project undertakes novel research, development of new analytical and ecosystem monitoring tools, and innovation in data acquisition and technology to fill critical data gaps for marine protected species. Specifically, the project informs effective marine resource management for protected species within the united statesaffiliated pacific islands region in two phases: phase one entails research to fill information gaps and support recovery planning for threatened corals in pacific ocean; phase two entails research to fill information gaps about hawaiian monk seal and sea turtle populations and their responses to climate change threats in the northwestern hawaiian islands.