Fish

Distribution Patterns of Non-Native Sharptooth Catfish and Threatened Indigenous Fishes – Implications for Species Conservation in the Great Fish and Sundays Rivers

This study aims to assess habitats associated with indigenous fishes and document distribution patterns of invasive sharptooth catfish in the Great Fish and the Sundays River systems.

Developing an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management for Ecological Sustainability and Food Security in Weh Island

Goal of this project is developing ecosystem approach to fisheries management for sustainable fisheries that consists of human well being, ecosystem well being and ability to achieve in Weh Island.

Baselines of Fish Habitat Use, Recruitment and Abundance Across Differentially

Baseline data on fish community structure across the Lakshadweep islands, and information on abundance, distribution and habitat use of fish species, under varying intensities of seagrass grazing by green sea turtles will be obtained. This is being done to study potential impacts of sea turtles on fish availability, which are suspected to have caused negative attitudes towards turtles in recent years.

Enhancing Conservation of the Labeobarbus Species Flock of Lake Tana, Ethiopia, through Better Understanding of their Ecology and Active Participation of the Community

To enhance the conservation of the only remaining cyprinid species flock of Labeobarbus spp. through concerted efforts of ecological studies and active participation of the community.

Fisheries By Catch and its Impact on Marine Biodiversity in the Ecologically Fragile Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

The project aims at systematic documentation of by catch in Gulf of Mannar, India, the study will also aim to identify fishing gear that are less destructive and provide a set of recommendations that can be incorporated into the management plan of this ecologically sensitive marine protected area.

A Preliminary Investigation into the Size, Sex and Seasonal Ocurrence of White Sharks (Carcharodon Carcharias) within the Bird Island Marine Protected Area

The aim of this project is to collect information on the population dynamics of white sharks within Algoa Bay, specifically within the Bird Island Marine Protected Area.

Population Ecology of Whale Sharks in Mozambique: The Largest Population of the Largest Fish?

Mozambique is an international hotspot for the globally-threatened whale shark (Rhincodon typus). This project emphasises collaborative, community-based population monitoring and management to ensure the continued sustainability of the developing tourism industry in the region, and to provide the data necessary for a broader adaptive management regime.

Experimental Trial of Acoustic Alarms to Reduce Small Cetacean by Catch by Gillnets in Peru

The high number of small cetaceans bycatch in artisanal gillnets off Peru, threatens the sustainability of these populations, but also on the fisheries itself. We aim to use existent mitigation methods to promote the sustainability of fishermen livelihoods and marine fauna.

Comparative Phylogeography of Pseudobarbus, Barbus, Sandelia and Galaxias Scies 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.