Ocorrência

Tuvalu reef-associated food fishes observed under the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research project

Versão mais recente publicado por The University of the South Pacific em 10 de Dezembro de 2024 The University of the South Pacific
Publication date:
10 de Dezembro de 2024
License:
CC-BY 4.0

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Descrição

This dataset contains fish occurrence data collected in Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu dataset includes 43 fish species representing 10 families. Sampling locations for this dataset include sites in Funafuti.

This research initiative was made possible through the invaluable support of the Tuvalu Fisheries Department, The University of the South Pacific Tuvalu Campus, and the communities in Funafuti.

Data was collected by Lavata Nivaga, Paeniu Lopati, Filipo Makoli and Semese Alefaio.

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 201 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.

Occurrence (core)
201
MeasurementOrFacts 
402

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:

Nivaga L, Kaitu L P, Lopati P, Makolo F, Alefaio S (2024). Tuvalu 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_tv&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 (CC-BY 4.0) License.

GBIF Registration

Este recurso foi registrado no GBIF e atribuído ao seguinte GBIF UUID: 66fcd4fc-56a0-4a49-8c59-7fa9ca96ac59.  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; Tuvalu; APN

Contatos

Lavata Nivaga
  • Provedor Dos Metadados
  • Originador
  • Ponto De Contato
Research Assistant
The University of the South Pacific
Funafuti
TV
Lotokufaki Paka Kaitu
  • Originador
  • Ponto De Contato
Senior Fisheries Officer - Coastal Fisheries Management (Ois 1)
Tuvalu Fisheries Department
Funafuti
TV
Paeniu Lopati
  • Originador
  • Ponto De Contato
Fisheries Officer - Coastal Resources Assessment and Monitoring
Tuvalu Fisheries Department
Funafuti
TV
Filipo Makolo
  • Originador
  • Ponto De Contato
Asst. Fisheries Officer - Resource Assessment and Monitoring
Tuvalu Fisheries Department
Funafuti
TV
Semese Alefaio
  • Originador
  • Ponto De Contato
Principal Fisheries Officer - Coastal Fisheries 
Tuvalu Fisheries Department
Funafuti
TV
Kelly Brown
  • Curador
Curator - USP Marine Collection
The University of the South Pacific
Suva
FJ

Cobertura Geográfica

Localities in proximity to Funafuti.

Coordenadas delimitadoras Sul Oeste [-9,9, 175,1], Norte Leste [-5,4, 178,7]

Cobertura Taxonômica

43 species from 10 families.

Família Acanthuridae, Caesionidae, Epinephelidae, Holocentridae, Lethrinidae, Lutjanidae, Mullidae, Scaridae, Siganidae, Sphyraenidae

Cobertura Temporal

Data Inicial / Data final 2024-07-03 / 2024-09-16

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.
Identificador CRRP2022-05MY-Ford
Financiamento Funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research.
Descrição da Área de Estudo Coastal communities in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Descrição do Design Fish were identified at the species taxonomic level. Total length and, when possible, weight were measured. The gastrointestinal tract of each fish was removed for microplastic analysis.

O pessoal envolvido no projeto:

Amanda Ford

Metadados Adicionais

Identificadores alternativos 66fcd4fc-56a0-4a49-8c59-7fa9ca96ac59
https://ipt.sprep.org/resource?r=usp_apnford_tv