2023 Circumnavigation Expedition Around Cuba “Bojeo a Cuba”
Assessing the status of Cuba’s coastal coral reefs in a changing climate
BOJEO A CUBA
The Bulletin of Marine Science is pleased to announce a partnership with the scientific leaders of Cuba’s circumnavigation expedition around the island, “Bojeo a Cuba,” which took place from July 18th to September 9th, 2023. This collaboration will result in a special issue dedicated to the expedition’s findings. For a video describing Bojeo a Cuba, please click here.
This special issue will feature peer-reviewed manuscripts authored primarily by Cuban scientists who participated in the expedition, along with colleagues and some international experts. The manuscripts will cover a range of topics, including coral health, fish populations, and oceanography.
Bojeo a Cuba covered nearly 2000 nautical miles of coastline, aiming to assess the health and resilience of Cuba’s coral reef ecosystems and marine life in the face of rising ocean temperatures. The collected data will contribute to a deeper understanding of the impacts of climate change and inform decision-making processes in the Caribbean region and beyond.
This will be the second Cuba-focused special issue published by the Bulletin (you can access the first one here), highlightning the journal’s commitment to expand the reach of Cuban marine science across the Caribbean and globally. We expect this special issue to offer valuable insights into the current state of Cuba’s marine environment and its significance in the broader context of global climate change.
Guest Editors
FABIÁN PINA-AMARGÓS
Avalon, Cuba
Dr Pina-Amargós is a marine scientist and environmental advisor at Avalon, he has received multiple awards from the Cuban Academy of Sciences, a fellowship from the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Pew Fellowship on Marine Conservation. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters.
SILVIA PATRICIA GONZÁLEZ-DÍAZ
University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Dr González-Díaz’s research focuses on coral reef ecology, impacts on coral reefs, and coastal ecosystem management. She has published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers and 15 book chapters. She has been HRI International Chair for Coastal and Marine Studies in Cuba since 2017 and previously directed the Center of Marine Research at the University of Havana (2014-2020), where she remains on faculty.
DOUG RADER
Environmental Defense Fund, New York, USA
Dr Rader served Environmental Defense Fund for 34 years, including as chief ocean scientist, advising coastal and marine ecosystem assessment and management around the world.