Tetiaroa Society Ecostation

16 Jul, 09 AM - 11 Aug, 01 PM

We propose to return to Tetiaroa after two years of work (2014, 2015) to continue exploring the spatio-temporal dynamics of reef sharks in nurseries while also addressing their trophic ecology. In addition, we will aim to describe elasmobranch communities inside and outside the atoll using a combination of drone surveys (over sandflats, especially for batoids) and baited remote underwater videos (BRUVs, for sharks). The results of our work will help to reveal the status and ecological roles of reef sharks in Tetiaroa and, just as importantly, set a baseline for further monitoring and comparison with other French Polynesian systems. This third mission will be the basis for establishing a longer-term effort to study reef sharks in this pristine system. More broadly, we hope that it continues to serve as a basis for continued collaboration with CRIOBE and new partnerships with other ongoing research efforts on Tetiaroa (e.g., the Tetiaroa Avatar project being jointly sponsored by the Tetiaroa Society and GUMP/CRIOBE Stations).

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Under Project # 30897 | Research

Investigating the ecology of reef sharks in Tetiaroa (Society Islands, French Polynesia): Year 3

faculty - University of Washington

Reservation Members(s)

James Kilfoil Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016 (27 days)
Kirk Gastrich Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016 (27 days)

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Ecostation Rate 2 Jul 15 - Aug 11, 2016
Ecostation Rate 27 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016
Boat Charter 2 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016
Plane Discount RATE: Tahiti-Tetiaroa 2 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016
Plane Discount RATE: Tetiaroa-Tahiti 2 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016
Boat Charter 28 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016
Boat Charter 4 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016
SAB rate 1 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016
Supplies 50 Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2016