We used an innovative mixed‐methods approach as a solid reference for capacity assessments in comparable contexts of socio‐ecological systems. Our study focused on using the flats fishery and other sectors in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in Yucatán, México to model and compare the Optimal Boating Density, hierarchical Cifuentes' Effective Carrying Capacity, and Monte Carlo spatial simulation models. The latter is propose...

Coastal fishery resources shared by Belize and Mexico emphasize the need for bi‐national conservation and management strategies. We used the recreational flats fishery as a model to: (1) evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a mixed‐methods approach for fishery conservation and management and (2) propose a general strategic plan to guide conservation and management that also benefits biodiversity of aquatic resources. The a...