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DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13878-7_43, © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
M. Tsuchiya (*)
Faculty of Science , University of the Ryukyus ,
Okinawa , Japan
e-mail: tsuchiya@sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
I. Mimura • Y. Yano • N. W. Oldiais
Graduate School of Engineering and Science ,
University of the Ryukyus , Okinawa , Japan
Y. Golbuu
Palau International Coral Reef Center , Koror , Palau
Mangrove Forest Ecosystem
Services with Reference
to the Transportation of Organic
Materials to Coral Reefs:
A Preliminary Study in Palau
Makoto Tsuchiya , Izumi Mimura , Yuka Yano ,
Noelle W. Oldiais , Yimnang Golbuu , Yoko Fujita ,
and Kaoruko Miyakuni
Abstract
Mangrove forests provide several important ecosystem services including
(1) storage of high quantities of organic materials and nutrients; (2) sources
of organic material supply to coral reefs; (3) environmental purifi cation
functions via feeding behaviors of benthic animals; (4) refuge for young
coral reef fi sh; (5) sites for marine leisure activities such as kayaking; (6)
habitat provision to birds, insects, and other animal species; (7) opportunities for food resources; and (8) opportunities for environmental education
including ecotours; and others. To clarify these services, a preliminary
survey was conducted in Palau, where mangroves connected to coral reefs
are dominant along the coast.
Accumulations of organic materials were conspicuous around a river
mouth area but were dispersed in coral reef areas. Research into biogeochemical cycles is necessary to clarify the importance of the ecosystem
services of mangrove forests, and information on the sustainable use of
mangrove and coral reef ecosystems for tourists is required. Ecosystem
evaluations should also be conducted through interdisciplinary study.
Y. Fujita
International Institute for Okinawan Studies ,
University of the Ryukyus , Okinawa , Japan
K. Miyakuni
Faculty of Tourism Sciences and Industrial
Management , University of the Ryukyus ,
Okinawa , Japan
H.-J. Ceccaldi et al. (eds.), Marine Productivity: Perturbations and Resilience of Socio-ecosystems,
DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13878-7_43, © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
M. Tsuchiya (*)
Faculty of Science , University of the Ryukyus ,
Okinawa , Japan
e-mail: tsuchiya@sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
I. Mimura • Y. Yano • N. W. Oldiais
Graduate School of Engineering and Science ,
University of the Ryukyus , Okinawa , Japan
Y. Golbuu
Palau International Coral Reef Center , Koror , Palau
Mangrove Forest Ecosystem
Services with Reference
to the Transportation of Organic
Materials to Coral Reefs:
A Preliminary Study in Palau
Makoto Tsuchiya , Izumi Mimura , Yuka Yano ,
Noelle W. Oldiais , Yimnang Golbuu , Yoko Fujita ,
and Kaoruko Miyakuni
Abstract
Mangrove forests provide several important ecosystem services including
(1) storage of high quantities of organic materials and nutrients; (2) sources
of organic material supply to coral reefs; (3) environmental purifi cation
functions via feeding behaviors of benthic animals; (4) refuge for young
coral reef fi sh; (5) sites for marine leisure activities such as kayaking; (6)
habitat provision to birds, insects, and other animal species; (7) opportunities for food resources; and (8) opportunities for environmental education
including ecotours; and others. To clarify these services, a preliminary
survey was conducted in Palau, where mangroves connected to coral reefs
are dominant along the coast.
Accumulations of organic materials were conspicuous around a river
mouth area but were dispersed in coral reef areas. Research into biogeochemical cycles is necessary to clarify the importance of the ecosystem
services of mangrove forests, and information on the sustainable use of
mangrove and coral reef ecosystems for tourists is required. Ecosystem
evaluations should also be conducted through interdisciplinary study.
Y. Fujita
International Institute for Okinawan Studies ,
University of the Ryukyus , Okinawa , Japan
K. Miyakuni
Faculty of Tourism Sciences and Industrial
Management , University of the Ryukyus ,
Okinawa , Japan