SPC PROCFish/C Invertebrates Observations French Polynesia 2003, 2004 and 2006
Citation
Friedman K, Pakoa K, Paureau Y, Tardy E, Lasi F, Magron F (2018). SPC PROCFish/C Invertebrates Observations French Polynesia 2003, 2004 and 2006. Version 1.1. The Pacific Community (SPC). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/du2pi9 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-09-13.Description
Marine invertebrate species of commercial interest observed in French Polynesia during the PROCFish/C surveys (2003, 2004 and 2006) in 5 sites: Fakarava, Maatea, Mataiea, Raivavae and Tikehau with a mix of survey methods (manta tow, reef benthos transects, and day and night searches)Sampling Description
Study Extent
Fakarava, Maatea, Mataiea, Raivavae, Tikehau in French PolynesiaSampling
Diversity and abundance of invertebrate species were determined using a range of survey techniques, including broad-scale assessment (using the manta-tow technique) and finer-scale assessment of specific reef and benthic habitats. Broad-scale assessments were used to record large sedentary invertebrates; transects were 300 m long × 2 m wide, across inshore, midshore and more exposed oceanic habitats. Fine-scale assessments were conducted in target areas (areas with naturally higher abundance and/or the most suitable habitat) to specifically describe resource status. Fine-scale assessments were conducted of both reef (hard-bottom) and sandy (soft-bottom) areas to assess the range, size, and condition of invertebrate species present and to determine the nature and condition of the habitat with greater accuracy. These assessments were conducted using 40 m transects (1 m wide swathe, six replicates per station) recording most epi-benthic resources (those living on the bottom) and potential indicator species. For trochus and bêche-de-mer fisheries, searches to assess aggregations were made in the surf zone along exposed reef edges. On occasion, when time and conditions allowed, dives to 25–35 m were made to determine the availability of deeper-water sea cucumber populations. Night searches were conducted on inshore reefs to assess nocturnal sea cucumber species See http://purl.org/spc/digilib/doc/pfj5wQuality Control
Data from reef front search 4 & 5 in Fakarava excluded as it is missing a GPS positionMethod steps
- Multiple observations for the same species aggregated by replicate. For replicates with a start and end positions (manta tow), the position provided is the middle point.
Taxonomic Coverages
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Acanthaster planci
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Actinopyga mauritiana
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Arca sp.
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Astralium sp.
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Atrina sp.
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Bohadschia argus
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Bohadschia marmorata
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Bohadschia vitiensis
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Cassis cornuta
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Cerithium sp.
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Chama sp.
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Charonia tritonis
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Chicoreus ramosus
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Conus flavidus
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Conus miles
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Conus nimbosus
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Conus sp.
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Culcita novaeguineae
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Cymatium sp.
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Cypraea sp.
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Cypraea tigris
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Diadema sp.
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Drupa sp.
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Drupella sp.
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Echinometra mathaei
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Echinothrix calamaris
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Echinothrix diadema
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Echinothrix sp.
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Erosaria erosa
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Heterocentrotus mamillatus
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Holothuria atra
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Holothuria fuscogilva
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Holothuria hilla
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Holothuria leucospilota
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Holothuria nobilis
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Lambis lambis
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Lambis sp.
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Lambis truncata
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Linckia laevigata
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Luria isabella
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Mauritia arabica
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Monetaria annulus
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Monetaria caputserpentis
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Monetaria moneta
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Monetaria obvelata
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Octopus cyanea
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Octopus sp.
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Panulirus sp.
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Pinctada margaritifera
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Spondylus sp.
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Stichodactyla sp.
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Stichopus horrens
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Strombus sp.
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Synapta sp.
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Tectus niloticus
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Terebra sp.
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Thais sp.
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Thelenota ananas
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Thelenota anax
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Tridacna maxima
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Tripneustes gratilla
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Turbo crassus
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Turbo marmoratus
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Turbo setosus
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Turbo sp.
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Tylothais aculeata
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Vasum ceramicum
Geographic Coverages
Fakarava, Maatea, Mataiea, Raivavae, Tikehau in French Polynesia
Bibliographic Citations
- Kronen M., Friedman K.J., Pinca S., Chapman L.B., Awira R., Awira R., Pakoa K., Vigliola L., Boblin P., Magron F. 2009. French Polynesia country report : profiles and results from survey work at Fakarava, Maatea, Mataiea, Raivavae and Tikehau. Pacific Regional Oceanic and Coastal Fisheries Development Programme (PROCFish/C/CoFish). Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). 383 p - http://purl.org/spc/digilib/doc/e3o73
- Pakoa K., Friedman K., Moore B., Tardy E., Bertram I. 2014. Assessing Tropical Marine Invertebrates: a manual for Pacific island resource managers. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community. 118 p. - http://purl.org/spc/digilib/doc/pfj5w
Contacts
Kim Friedmanoriginator
position: Senior Reef Fisheries Scientist
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=kim-friedman-32a0b859
Kalo Pakoa
originator
position: Reef Fisheries Officer
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=kalo-pakoa-1aa222b0
Yann Paureau
originator
position: Project/C attachment
Direction des ressources marines et minières (DRMM)
BP 20
Papeete
98713
Tahiti
PF
Telephone: (+689) 40502550
homepage: http://www.ressources-marines.gov.pf
Emmanuel Tardy
originator
position: Reef Fisheries Officer
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=emmanuel-tardy-a0259278
Ferral Lasi
originator
position: Reef Fisheries Officer
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
Franck Magron
metadata author
position: Coastal Fisheries Information and Database Manager
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
email: franckm@spc.int
homepage: http://www.spc.int
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=franck-magron-43b0983a
Cédric Ponsonnet
owner
position: Directeur
Direction des ressources marines et minières (DRMM)
BP 20
Papeete
98713
Tahiti
PF
Telephone: (+689) 40502550
email: cedric.ponsonnet@drm.gov.pf
homepage: http://www.ressources-marines.gov.pf
Franck Magron
administrative point of contact
position: Coastal Fisheries Information and Database Manager
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
email: franckm@spc.int
homepage: http://www.spc.int
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=franck-magron-43b0983a