Brief description
This study trialled community-based catch-monitoring strategies for dugongs and green turtles in two communities (Hammond and Thursday Islands) in the Kaiwalagal region (inner islands) of Torres Strait. Hunters completed datasheets after each hunting trip and these were collected weekly by Indigenous catch-monitors employed on the project. The catch-monitoring program was evaluated in terms of the reliability of the informaition collected and the suitability of the method to the communities. The information collected included biological information about the composition of the catch (e.g. sex ratio, size distribution, reproductive status), selectivity of the green turtle catch, catch-effort, catch-gear and the uses for which dugongs and turtles were hunted. The participating communities can use the information in future management of dugongs and green turtles in their communities.Lineage
Progress Code: completed
Maintenance and Update Frequency: unknown
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CreditCultural reference group - Kaurareg Tradtional Aboriginal Elders Corporation, Hammond Island Council, TRAWQ Community Council, WNM Community Fisher Group, POW Community Fisher Group
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Funding - CRC Torres Strait, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hammond Island Council, TRAWQ Community Council
Funding - CRC Torres Strait, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hammond Island Council, TRAWQ Community Council
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Jillian Grayson
Jillian Grayson
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Stephen Ambar
Stephen Ambar
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Cyril Stephen
Cyril Stephen
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Willie Wigness
Willie Wigness
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Fred Gela
Fred Gela
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Railey Gibia
Railey Gibia
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Yen Loban
Yen Loban
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Graham Hirakawa
Graham Hirakawa
Data time period: 2005-03 to 2006-07
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Subjects
CRC Torres Strait |
Chelonia mydas |
Dugong dugon |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Mammals |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Mammals | Dugongs/Manatees |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Reptiles |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Reptiles | Turtles |
Earth Science | Human Dimensions | Environmental Impacts | Conservation |
Logbook/Catch Data (acquisition and/or analysis) |
Marine Features (Australia) | Torres Strait, QLD |
Torres Strait Research Repository 2013 |
biota |
environment |
society |
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Other Information
Grayson et al (2010) Conservation and Society - DOI link (Documentation Link)
doi :
https://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-4923.62673
Jones et al (2008) Continental Shelf Research - DOI link (Documentation Link)
Identifiers
- Local : Anzlic Identifier: ANZCW0306006843
- Local : Marlin Record Number: 6843
- global : c2981b2e-9237-4161-95d6-0e83d4db5fd0