The coral reefs of Bazaruto Island, Mozambique, with recommendations for their management

Schleyer, MH; Celliers, Louis

doi:10.4314/wiojms.v4i2.28492

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“…2013; 2014); so far, very little research has been conducted on the biodiversity of resident fish populations. This aspect of the PTPB’s marine ecosystem is expected to gain value in the future, as has occurred in the BANP (Schleyer & Celliers, 2005), due to the continued decline of local megafauna populations (Rohner et al . 2013).…”

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Reef fishes of praia do Tofo and praia da Barra, Inhambane, Mozambique

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2017

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The coral reefs around Praia do Tofo and Praia da Barra, southern Mozambique, are known for their aggregations of marine megafauna but few studies have examined their reef fish biodiversity. This study assesses for the first time the ichthyofaunal diversity of the seas around Praia do Tofo and Praia da Barra. Methods involved underwater observations during recreational dives between February and September 2016, and the use of photographic records from 2015. A total of 353 species, representing 79 families, were recorded from 16 patch reefs in the region. The area shows comparable species diversity to others in the southwestern Indian Ocean, suggesting these reefs are in good condition. But high primary productivity driven by coastal upwelling may make fish diversity and trophic structure unreliable measures of the health of these reefs. Future studies investigating the sustainability of this ecosystem would benefit from utilising a wide range of reef health measures.

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“…The most common habitats are deepwater, offshore patch reefs which are characteristic of southern Mozambique and typically have low levels of coral cover (e.g. Pereira, 2000; Motta et al ., 2002; Schleyer & Celliers, 2005). Other marine ecosystems in the region include mangrove swamps, estuarine reefs and shallow inshore fringing reefs.…”

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Reef fishes of praia do Tofo and praia da Barra, Inhambane, Mozambique

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“…Pierce et al 2010;Rohner et al 2013;. However, as their populations continue to decline (Rohner et al 2013) it is expected that more value will be placed on the broader marine biodiversity of the region, as has occurred in marine tourism in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (BANP; Schleyer & Celliers, 2005). However the species richness of this area has not been previously documented, despite the United Nations & World Heritage Convention (2014) stating that the protected area represented by the BANP be extended south to include this area.…”

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“…The most common are deep offshore patch reefs, characteristic of southern Mozambique, with typically low levels of coral cover (e.g. Pereira, 2000;Motta et al, 2002;Schleyer & Celliers, 2005).…”

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Reef fish communities of Praia do Tofo, Mozambique, and the need for best practice management

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2016

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The coral reefs around Praia do Tofo, southern Mozambique, are known for their aggregations of marine megafauna but as yet few studies have comprehensively examined their broader biodiversity. This study is the first to assess the ichthyofaunal diversity of this economically important area. Methodology involved SCUBA and snorkel underwater visual censuses conducted between February and May, 2016, and the use of photographic records from 2015 to capture rare species. A total of 324 species, representing 79 families, were recorded from 16 reefs in the region. The area shows comparable species diversity and notably high family diversity in relation to other areas of the Western Indian Ocean. The trophic structure of the reefs, similar to that recorded in the wider region, suggests the reefs are in good health and fairly resilient to disturbance. This study highlights the area’s high biological value beyond its megafauna and lends support to greater management of these ecosystems for the benefit of the associated human population.

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The coral reefs of Bazaruto Island, Mozambique, with recommendations for their management

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Reef fishes of praia do Tofo and praia da Barra, Inhambane, Mozambique

Reef fish communities of Praia do Tofo, Mozambique, and the need for best practice management

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