Concluding remarks and useful websites This manual was designed for use in conjunction with a three-four day hands-on training workshop and accompanied training videos. At least for the next five years, Fragments of Hope members will supervise all mapping of acroporids and selection of new nursery and replenishment sites. Participants, like you, are selected for their experience and enthusiasm. It is hoped that by offering this training course at least once a year over the next five years, we will have teams of trained coastal community members to assist with the 19 nurseries in southern Belize, and at least 12 more planned for SWCMR and Turneffe Atoll.
It is anticipated that participants will gain experience and knowledge by working with us, and be able to monitor nurseries and outplants without direct supervision (at the minimum), and eventually take over ownership and responsibility for nurseries in their home/work areas. Keep in mind that the information shared is the result of many trials and errors over ~ 10 years, but that there is always room for improvements and modifications. Please always keep communication lines open! Via e-mail: lisasinbelize@gmail.com , phone 623-6122, the Facebook page or the website. Methods and sample data sheets on specific protocols (like TLE, AGRRA, fish surveys) are provided separately. Websites:
www.fragmentsofhope.org http://frrp.org/FRRP%20documents/Coral_Guide_111811_r1.pdf http://www.coris.noaa.gov/activities/elkhorn_recovery_plan/ http://www.coralrestoration.org http://www.seascapecarib.com http://www.agrra.org 17