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

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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.

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