Descripción
This dataset contains fish occurrence data collected in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu dataset includes 86 fish species representing 22 families. Sampling locations for this dataset include sites on the islands of Efate, Maskelyne, Espiritu Santo.
This research initiative was made possible through the invaluable support of Vanuatu Department of Fisheries, the Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, the Vanuatu National Biodiversity Advisory Council, The University of the South Pacific Emalus Campus, and the communities on Efate, Maskelyne, Espiritu Santo.
Data was collected by Joycinette Botleng, Ada Sokach, Hudson Feremaito with contributions from Jayven Ham, John Laket, Thelili Akurkur, Robson, Kasi Ngagov, Judy Perei and Gray Masanga.
Registros
Los datos en este recurso de registros biológicos han sido publicados como Archivo Darwin Core(DwC-A), el cual es un formato estándar para compartir datos de biodiversidad como un conjunto de una o más tablas de datos. La tabla de datos del core contiene 354 registros.
también existen 1 tablas de datos de extensiones. Un registro en una extensión provee información adicional sobre un registro en el core. El número de registros en cada tabla de datos de la extensión se ilustra a continuación.
Este IPT archiva los datos y, por lo tanto, sirve como repositorio de datos. Los datos y los metadatos del recurso están disponibles para su descarga en la sección descargas. La tabla versiones enumera otras versiones del recurso que se han puesto a disposición del público y permite seguir los cambios realizados en el recurso a lo largo del tiempo.
Versiones
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¿Cómo referenciar?
Los usuarios deben citar este trabajo de la siguiente manera:
Botleng J V, Sokach A H M, Feremaito H (2024). Vanuatu reef-associated food fishes observed under the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research project. Version 1.2. The University of the South Pacific. Occurrence dataset. https://ipt.sprep.org/resource?r=usp_apnford_vu&v=1.2
Derechos
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El publicador y propietario de los derechos de este trabajo es The University of the South Pacific. Esta obra está bajo una licencia Creative Commons de Atribución/Reconocimiento (CC-BY 4.0).
Registro GBIF
Este recurso ha sido registrado en GBIF con el siguiente UUID: a1a10af9-b358-4e8a-b204-cea17e9bccd0. The University of the South Pacific publica este recurso y está registrado en GBIF como un publicador de datos avalado por Participant Node Managers Committee.
Palabras clave
Occurrence; Observation; Vanuatu; APN
Contactos
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7233-0795
Cobertura geográfica
Vanuatu, particularly the coastal regions of the islands of Efate, Espiritu Santo, and Maskelyne.
| Coordenadas límite | Latitud Mínima Longitud Mínima [-20,462, 166,335], Latitud Máxima Longitud Máxima [-12,871, 170,449] |
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Cobertura taxonómica
The following fish taxonomic families were observed during the project:
| Familia | Acanthuridae, Balistidae, Belonidae, Carangidae, Dorosomatidae, Ephippidae, Gerreidae, Haemulidae, Hemiramphidae, Holocentridae, Kyphosidae, Labridae, Lethrinidae, Lutjanidae, Malacanthidae, Mugilidae, Mullidae, Scaridae, Terapontidae, Epinephelidae |
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Cobertura temporal
| Fecha Inicial / Fecha Final | 2024-05-23 / 2024-07-19 |
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Datos del proyecto
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 |
| Fuentes de Financiación | Funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research. |
| Descripción del área de estudio | Coastal communities in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. |
| Descripción del diseño | 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. |
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Metadatos adicionales
| Identificadores alternativos | a1a10af9-b358-4e8a-b204-cea17e9bccd0 |
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| https://ipt.sprep.org/resource?r=usp_apnford_vu |