Descrição
This dataset contains fish occurrence data collected in Fiji during a collaborative research project funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research. The project, lead by The University of the South Pacific, focused on the essential role of coral reef fisheries in supporting subsistence and artisanal fishers across four Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), namely Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Given the increasing threats posed by land-based pollution, changing fishing practices, and habitat degradation, this research aims to gather regionally representative data that enhances fisheries management and informs conservation efforts.
This Fiji dataset includes 21 fish species representing 14 families. Sampling locations for this dataset include sites in the Provinces of Nadroga-Navosa, Serua and Tailevu, on the island of Viti Levu.
This research initiative has been made possible through the invaluable support of the Fiji Ministry of Fisheries, the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, the Nadroga-Navosa Provincial Council, the Serua Provincial Council, the Tailevu Provincial Council, and the communities of Yadua, Galoa and Silana.
Data was collected by Eseta Drova, Amelia Bai, Epineri Tunaka, Rufino Varea and Talei Gadekilakeba, with contributions from USP Marine Science Postgraduate Diploma students Krishal Prasad and Atelaite Rosi.
Registros de Dados
Os dados deste recurso de ocorrência foram publicados como um Darwin Core Archive (DwC-A), que é o formato padronizado para compartilhamento de dados de biodiversidade como um conjunto de uma ou mais tabelas de dados. A tabela de dados do núcleo contém 184 registros.
Também existem 1 tabelas de dados de extensão. Um registro de extensão fornece informações adicionais sobre um registro do núcleo. O número de registros em cada tabela de dados de extensão é ilustrado abaixo.
This IPT archives the data and thus serves as the data repository. The data and resource metadata are available for download in the downloads section. The versions table lists other versions of the resource that have been made publicly available and allows tracking changes made to the resource over time.
Versões
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Como citar
Pesquisadores deveriam citar esta obra da seguinte maneira:
Drova E, Bai A (2024). Fiji reef-associated food fishes observed under the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research project. Version 1.1. The University of the South Pacific. Occurrence dataset. https://ipt.sprep.org/resource?r=usp_apnford_fj&v=1.1
Direitos
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O editor e o detentor dos direitos deste trabalho é The University of the South Pacific. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC 4.0) License.
GBIF Registration
Este recurso foi registrado no GBIF e atribuído ao seguinte GBIF UUID: 35f9308e-d667-4646-802d-e643143190e7. The University of the South Pacific publica este recurso, e está registrado no GBIF como um publicador de dados aprovado por Participant Node Managers Committee.
Palavras-chave
Occurrence; Observation; Fiji; APN
Contatos
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7233-0795
Cobertura Geográfica
The Fiji Islands, specifically the island of Viti Levu.
| Coordenadas delimitadoras | Sul Oeste [-21,943, 172], Norte Leste [-12,261, 178,5] |
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Cobertura Taxonômica
The following fish taxonomic families were observed during the project:
| Família | Carangidae, Ephippidae, Hemiramphidae, Holocentridae, Lethrinidae, Lutjanidae, Mullidae, Scaridae, Scombridae, Siganidae, Sphyraenidae, Terapontidae, Epinephelidae, Kyphosidae |
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Cobertura Temporal
| Data Inicial / Data final | 2023-06-19 / 2024-05-21 |
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Dados Sobre o Projeto
Coral reef fisheries are vital for supporting subsistence and artisanal fishers across the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). However, they are increasingly threatened by land-based pollution, changing fishing practices, and habitat degradation. To address these challenges, there is an urgent need for research that provides regionally representative data on fisheries changes and pollution exposure, integrates Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into management strategies, and enhances local capacity to support conservation efforts. This project will be conducted in four geographically diverse PICTs: Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, with four distinct objectives: (i) enhance capacity in PICTs; (ii) establish a regional baseline for microplastics (MP) in reef-associated food fishes; (iii) document TEK concerning reef-associated food fishes and pollution using social science methodologies; and (iv) inform national and regional conservation initiatives. The project concentrates on important reef-associated food fish species, identified by local stakeholders and spanning various trophic and functional groups. By fostering the co-production of research and knowledge with local partners, this project aims to establish a critically needed regional baseline of MP contamination in common food fishes (highlighting risks to human health and nutrition). Additionally, TEK will reveal preferences and catch trends, providing essential biological data to inform management tools that enhance food security.
| Título | Establishing baselines for marine plastics and bridging indigenous knowledge with ocean policy to improve livelihood security in the Pacific |
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| Identificador | CRRP2022-05MY-Ford |
| Financiamento | Funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research |
| Descrição da Área de Estudo | The island of Viti Levu in the Fiji islands. The provinces of Nadroga-Navosa (Yadua village), Serua (Galoa village), and Tailevu (Silana village). Fish were caught from within the village iqoliqoli (fishing grounds). |
| Descrição do Design | Fish were identified to the species taxonomic level. Total length was measured and where possible, weight was measured. The gastrointestinal tract of each fish was removed for microplastic analyses. |
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Metadados Adicionais
| Identificadores alternativos | 35f9308e-d667-4646-802d-e643143190e7 |
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| https://ipt.sprep.org/resource?r=usp_apnford_fj |