Tetiaroa Society Ecostation

20 Jul, 01 PM - 20 Aug, 01 PM

We propose to return to Tetiaroa after three years of work (2014- 2016) 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 the atoll using advanced baited remote underwater videos (BRUVs, for sharks) that offer a 360 degree field of view. 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 fourth 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 # 35171 | Research

Investigating the ecology of reef sharks in Tetiaroa (Society Islands, French Polynesia): Year 5

faculty - University of Washington

Reservation Members(s)

James Kilfoil Jul 20 - Aug 20, 2017 (32 days)
Kirk Gastrich Jul 20 - Aug 20, 2017 (32 days)

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Ecostation Rate 2 Jul 20 - Aug 20, 2017