Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state
Context. In pursuit of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030, large scale marine protected areas (LSMPAs) are rapidly increasing, especially in small island developing states (SIDS). Many SIDS have limited offshore research expertise or capacity to evaluate the efficacy of LSMPAs. The offshore Palau N...
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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| author | Claassens, Louw Hernandez, Christina Biondi, Piera Jaskiel, Jacob Karanassos, Christina Mesengei, McQuinnley Nestor, Victor Otto, Ikelau Renguul, H. Rotjan, Randi Sartori, Greta Tatebe, Lyvonsky |
| author_browse | Biondi, Piera Claassens, Louw Hernandez, Christina Jaskiel, Jacob Karanassos, Christina Mesengei, McQuinnley Nestor, Victor Otto, Ikelau Renguul, H. Rotjan, Randi Sartori, Greta Tatebe, Lyvonsky |
| author_facet | Claassens, Louw Hernandez, Christina Biondi, Piera Jaskiel, Jacob Karanassos, Christina Mesengei, McQuinnley Nestor, Victor Otto, Ikelau Renguul, H. Rotjan, Randi Sartori, Greta Tatebe, Lyvonsky |
| author_sort | Claassens, Louw |
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| description | Context. In pursuit of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030, large scale marine protected areas
(LSMPAs) are rapidly increasing, especially in small island developing states (SIDS). Many SIDS have
limited offshore research expertise or capacity to evaluate the efficacy of LSMPAs. The offshore
Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) necessitated the Republic of Palau to develop its offshore
research ability aimed at supporting science-based management. Owing to Palau’s important tuna
fishery, investigating tuna reproductive biology in the PNMS was prioritized as a first step in
evaluating the protective significance of the PNMS for tuna.
Aims. The aim of this study was to develop a useful and practical platform to conduct large scale ocean research within the context of SIDS.
Methods. A platform to conduct offshore research was developed. Reproductive histology and the presence and abundance of larvae were used to investigate tuna reproductive biology in the PNMS.
Key results. Most tunas sampled were mature, with 3 of the 59 sampled fish actively spawning. Twenty two tuna larvae were collected across five offshore sites, and modeling results suggest larvae originated from these sites.
Conclusions. Findings suggest tuna spawn, to some extent, within the PNMS, and the PNMS provides local protection to tuna populations during this time. A research platform with five steps for developing, undertaking and understanding offshore research in SIDS was developed. Challenges and tips experienced are also detailed.
Implications. This platform can support the ever-increasing demand for offshore research in small island, large ocean states with limited resources and expertise. |
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| language | Inglés |
| publishDate | 2024 |
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| spelling | CGSpace1701632025-12-08T10:29:22Z Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state Claassens, Louw Hernandez, Christina Biondi, Piera Jaskiel, Jacob Karanassos, Christina Mesengei, McQuinnley Nestor, Victor Otto, Ikelau Renguul, H. Rotjan, Randi Sartori, Greta Tatebe, Lyvonsky tuna auxis thazard katsuwonus pelamis thunnus albacares thunnus obesus fish large scale marine protected area larval fish reproductive histology spawning area Context. In pursuit of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030, large scale marine protected areas (LSMPAs) are rapidly increasing, especially in small island developing states (SIDS). Many SIDS have limited offshore research expertise or capacity to evaluate the efficacy of LSMPAs. The offshore Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) necessitated the Republic of Palau to develop its offshore research ability aimed at supporting science-based management. Owing to Palau’s important tuna fishery, investigating tuna reproductive biology in the PNMS was prioritized as a first step in evaluating the protective significance of the PNMS for tuna. Aims. The aim of this study was to develop a useful and practical platform to conduct large scale ocean research within the context of SIDS. Methods. A platform to conduct offshore research was developed. Reproductive histology and the presence and abundance of larvae were used to investigate tuna reproductive biology in the PNMS. Key results. Most tunas sampled were mature, with 3 of the 59 sampled fish actively spawning. Twenty two tuna larvae were collected across five offshore sites, and modeling results suggest larvae originated from these sites. Conclusions. Findings suggest tuna spawn, to some extent, within the PNMS, and the PNMS provides local protection to tuna populations during this time. A research platform with five steps for developing, undertaking and understanding offshore research in SIDS was developed. Challenges and tips experienced are also detailed. Implications. This platform can support the ever-increasing demand for offshore research in small island, large ocean states with limited resources and expertise. 2024-12-24 2025-01-28T06:47:56Z 2025-01-28T06:47:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170163 en Open Access application/pdf Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Louw Claassens, Christina Hernandez, Piera Biondi, Jacob Jaskiel, Christina Karanassos, McQuinnley Mesengei, Victor Nestor, Ikelau Otto, H. Renguul, Randi Rotjan, Greta Sartori, Lyvonsky Tatebe. (21/11/2024). Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state. Pacific conservation Biology, 30. |
| spellingShingle | tuna auxis thazard katsuwonus pelamis thunnus albacares thunnus obesus fish large scale marine protected area larval fish reproductive histology spawning area Claassens, Louw Hernandez, Christina Biondi, Piera Jaskiel, Jacob Karanassos, Christina Mesengei, McQuinnley Nestor, Victor Otto, Ikelau Renguul, H. Rotjan, Randi Sartori, Greta Tatebe, Lyvonsky Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state |
| title | Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state |
| title_full | Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state |
| title_fullStr | Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state |
| title_full_unstemmed | Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state |
| title_short | Navigating large scale ocean science in a Pacific small island developing state |
| title_sort | navigating large scale ocean science in a pacific small island developing state |
| topic | tuna auxis thazard katsuwonus pelamis thunnus albacares thunnus obesus fish large scale marine protected area larval fish reproductive histology spawning area |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170163 |
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