Quantifying predation rates on CoTS relative to fisheries management zones and corresponding differences in abundance of putative predators (Old ID 27504)

Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The purpose of this research is to quantify rates of predation on CoTS at reefs within contrasting Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) management zones. More specifically, we will quantify predation and mortality rates for CoTS, as well as differences in the abundance and composition of potential predators, between reefs where fishing is permitted (Blue zones), restricted (Yellow zones) or effectively prohibited (Green zones). The focus of this project is unequivocally on relatively large and conspicuous post-settlement life stages of CoTS (e.g., sub-adults and adults) and the relatively large predators (mainly fishes) that might be consuming them.

Date

01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Coral Reefs;Crown-of-thorns starfish;Zoning;Predation;Outbreaks;Marine protected areas

Funding Body

Great Barrier Reef Foundation

Amount

299115

Project Team

Ciemon Caballes;Andrew Hoey