ReefLink Database
ReefLink Database
A Decision Support Tool for Linking Coral Reefs and Society through Systems Thinking
This scientific and management information database utilizes systems thinking to describe the linkages between decisions, human activities, and provisioning of reef ecosystem goods and services. This database provides:
- Hierarchy of related topics - Click on topics below to navigate to sub-topics or related topics
- Four kinds of information for each topic - Concept maps, scientific citations, management options, and laws
- Three ways of searching for topics - Navigate through individual concept maps below, or see the Whole systems model or search for keywords from a Topic list.
Concept Map
Concept maps (Cmaps) visually represent relationships between concepts.
- Identify which Socio-Economic Drivers create Pressures on the reef through human activities.
- Understand how Reef Ecosystem condition may impact Ecosystem Goods and Services which benefit society.
- Identify potential management or regulatory Responses to reduce impacts on environmental resources.
- Select sub-topics or related topics to expand the Cmap and see more detailed information.