Fish

Comparative phylogeography of Pseudobarbus, Barbus, Sandelia and Galaxias species in the Breede and associated river systems, South Africa: implications for conservation of a threatened fauna

The study aims assess priority areas for the conservation of threatened indigenous freshwater fish species in the Breede and associated river systems within the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa.

A fish filter and “scare-fish” project for irrigating responsibly to conserve the reproduction cycle of endemic fish in cooperation with locals; in the Köprülü Kanyon National Park, Türkiye.

The project’s aim is to develop a device to prevent young fish from swimming into irrigation water taken from natural streams. It is also aimed to train locals in adopting the usage and the maintenance of the device and in practicing agriculture more responsibly.

José Luis Ponce de León

The project aims are to asses the current conservation status of three local endemic species of the family Poeciliidae in western Cuba and to publish a pocket field guide of Cuban species of this family.

Status and vulnerability of coral reef groupers to artisanal fishing pressure in the Solomon Islands

This project aims to assess the demographic status of three coral reef grouper species and their vulnerability to artisanal fishing pressure.

Population dynamics and management of the Irrawaddy dolphin in Chilika Lagoon, Orissa

This project aims to analyse the impact of human-related mortality on the population dynamics and viability of the Irrawaddy dolphin, Orcaella brevirostris at Chilika lagoon, Orissa, India.

The status exploitation and trade of the keystone reef animals in central provinces, Vietnam

This project aims to: 1. To assess the exploitation intensity targets on the keystone reef animals 2. To explore the market chain for the trading of the endangered rare coral reef animals. 3. To enhance the public awareness about the mitigation of the exploitation forces on the coral dwelling species.

How threatened are Philippine marine fishes: setting conservation baselines for exploited species

My main goal is to answer the question: how threatened are Philippine marine reef fish species due to fishing?

Pilot programme for ecosystemic monitoring in cerro verde (uruguay): benthic invertebrates as a tool for conservation

In the first step of the project, we gather abundant quantitative data on species abundance, distribution, and temporal variation at the intertidal and subtidal rocky platforms.

Promoting Conservation by Strengthening Livelihood of Kilifi Creek Community through Sustainable Utilization of Fisheries Resource, Kilifi Kenya

This project aims at strengthening livelihood of the Creek’s Community by end of 2007 through collaborative capacity building on sustainable utilization of fisheries resource.

Ecology and Conservation Status of the Giant Fish Arapaima gigas in the Rupununi Wetlands of Guyana.

This project aims to document the biology and ecology of the Guyanese arapaima population and to evaluate the current conservation status. These data will allow us to develop an effective management and conservation plan that could prevent possible extirpation of the arapaima from the Essequibo basin, and at the same time support local livelihoods through sustainable fisheries.