2023 Circumnavigation Expedition Around Cuba “Bojeo a Cuba”
Assessing the status of Cuba’s coastal coral reefs in a changing climate
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.
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.
