Fish and marine larvae move across fishing grounds, marine reserves, and interconnected coral reef systems. Understanding these ecological corridors is crucial for coastal communities seeking to strengthen local fisheries management.
On Tuesday 10th November, the BRIDGES Research Program will host the sixth edition of its BRIDGES Ocean Talks webinar series, featuring Luisa Fontoura, an oceanographer and field ecologist at the Oceans Institute in Australia and an honorary researcher at Macquarie University.
During the session, Luisa will present “Fish on the Move,” a research initiative combining ocean circulation modeling,genetics, underwater visual censuses, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to determine how fish populations connect across Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs). The discussion will explore how empirical connectivity data can inform management decisions, identify priorities for inter-community coordination, and support sustainable small-scale fisheries alongside marine biodiversity conservation.
- Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. (UTC+4)
- Format: Online via Zoom (Simultaneous interpretation available in English, French, and Portuguese)
- Registration: Free and open to the public. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
A recording of the session will be made available following the event on the BRIDGES YouTube channel.
