Introduction The increasing accumulation of Sargassum spp., primarily S. fluitans and S. natans , along Caribbean coastlines has become an environmental and economic challenge. These brown macroalgae are rich in high-value pigments with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer potential; however, conventional extraction methods rely on toxic organic solvents. This study evaluated ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) usin...

There is a growing recognition that effective climate adaptation requires organizations that can translate science into policy-relevant, place-based implementation. The Stone Living Lab (SLL) was established as a climate services organization to help bridge the gap between climate adaptation research and real-world application. In this paper, we present the Lab as a model for how universities and NGOs can partner with governme...

Despite extensive conservation efforts worldwide, biodiversity loss continues, particularly in tropical regions. It is, therefore, essential to develop biodiversity monitoring methods that can be effectively scaled up in both time and space, enabling wildlife managers to quickly assess and respond to changes in populations or communities. We explored the effectiveness of combining camera traps with acoustic methods to survey s...

Kelp forests are among the most extensive and productive coastal ecosystems, yet they remain underrepresented in global conservation policy despite widespread declines driven by interacting global- (i.e., ocean warming, marine heatwaves) to local-scale stressors. At the same time, kelp conservation and restoration efforts are expanding rapidly across regions, but measures of success and syntheses tend to primarily focus on eco...

Seed-dispersing mammals play essential roles in forest regeneration, landscape connectivity, and the maintenance of plant diversity. Understanding the impacts of climate change on these species is critical, particularly in highly threatened ecosystems such as tropical seasonally dry forests. Here, we assessed how projected climate change could affect the distribution of 87 seed-dispersing mammal species within the Mesoamerican...