Researchers: BlueNet Data Facilitator (Processor of) , Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University (FIU) (Associated with) , Heithaus, Michael, Dr (Point of contact)
Full description Researchers from Florida International University and Simon Fraser University have visited Shark Bay, Western Australia from 1997 to present to collect data on tiger sharks, other sharks, dugongs, marine turtles, sting rays, sea snakes, seagrass beds, dolphins, fish and Pied Cormorants, to determine how this community of animals is influenced by one another and to generate predications about how this and other marine communities might be affected by humans.
Lineage Maintenance and Update Frequency: continual
Lineage Statement: Methodology that has been employed in the research project include: deployment of a variety of tracking and recording devices (such as GPS, time-depth recorders (TDR's) and Crittercam), surveys via transects and capture/tag and release to measure a wide range of biological measurements (including taking blood and tissues). These attributes can include sex, weight, length, stress hormone levels or stable isotope analysis from blood/tissue taken. See individual dataset methodologies for specific information.
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National Science Foundation Grant No. 0526065
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
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Florida International University
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Simon Fraser University
Data time period: 1997 to
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(Shark Bay Ecosystem Research Project website)
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