SPC PROCFish/C Invertebrates Observations Kiribati 2004
Citation
Friedman K, Beiateuea T, Pakoa K, Tardy E, Lasi F, Magron F (2018). SPC PROCFish/C Invertebrates Observations Kiribati 2004. Version 1.2. The Pacific Community (SPC). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/hiayd8 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-11.Description
Marine invertebrate species of commercial interest observed in Kiribati during the PROCFish/C surveys (2004) in 4 sites Abaiang, Abemama, Kuria and Kiritimati with a mix of survey methods (manta tow, reef benthos transects, and day and night searches)Sampling Description
Study Extent
Abaiang, Abemama, Kuria and Kiritimati in KiribatiSampling
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/pfj5wMethod 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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Actinopyga miliaris
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Anadara sp.
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Anadara uropigimelana
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Atactodea striata
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Atrina sp.
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Atrina vexillum
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Bohadschia argus
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Bohadschia vitiensis
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Cassis cornuta
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Cerithium nodulosum
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Cerithium sp.
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Chama sp.
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Conomurex luhuanus
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Conus flavidus
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Conus leopardus
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Conus miles
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Conus sp.
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Conus virgo
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Culcita novaeguineae
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Cymatium sp.
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Diadema sp.
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Dosinia sp.
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Drupa morum
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Echinometra mathaei
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Echinothrix diadema
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Echinothrix sp.
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Gafrarium sp.
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Harpago chiragra
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Heterocentrotus mamillatus
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Hippopus hippopus
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Holothuria atra
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Holothuria edulis
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Holothuria fuscogilva
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Holothuria fuscopunctata
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Holothuria nobilis
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Lambis truncata
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Linckia laevigata
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Lysiosquillina sp.
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Octopus cyanea
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Octopus sp.
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Oliva sp.
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Panulirus sp.
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Pearsonothuria graeffei
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Pinctada margaritifera
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Pinna bicolor
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Pinna sp.
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Polinices sp.
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Spondylus sp.
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Spondylus squamosus
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Stichodactyla sp.
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Stichopus chloronotus
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Tectus pyramis
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Thais sp.
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Thelenota ananas
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Thelenota anax
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Trachycardium sp.
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Tridacna gigas
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Tridacna maxima
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Tridacna squamosa
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Turbo argyrostomus
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Turbo setosus
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Turbo sp.
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Vasum ceramicum
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Vasum sp.
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Vasum turbinellus
Geographic Coverages
Abaiang, Abemama, Kuria and Kiritimati in Kiribati
Bibliographic Citations
- Awira R., Friedman K.J., Sauni S., Kronen M., Pinca S., Chapman L.B., Magron F. 2008. Kiribati country report : profiles and results from survey work at Abaiang, Abemama, Kuria and Kiritimati (May to November 2004). Pacific Regional Oceanic and Coastal Fisheries Development Programme (PROCFish/C/CoFish). Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). 343 p. - http://purl.org/spc/digilib/doc/fuv6m
- 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
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Toaea Beiateuea
originator
position: Senior Fisheries Assistant
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD)
PO Box 64
Bairiki
Tarawa
KI
Telephone: (+686) 75021099
homepage: http://www.mfmrd.gov.ki
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=toaea-beiateuea-044010b1
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
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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
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Tooreka Teemari
owner
position: Director
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD)
PO Box 64
Bairiki
Tarawa
KI
Telephone: (+686) 75021099
email: toorekat@fisheries.gov.ki
homepage: http://www.mfmrd.gov.ki
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