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Conservation of Endangered Tuamotu Sandpipers

Grantee Name: Simon Fraser University

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: French Polynesia
Amount: $48,829
Dates: Apr 2012 – Jun 2013
Keywords: Species Conservation

Revisit Toreauta islet, in the Tahanea atoll, French Polynesia, to verify the site is pest free, and measure colonization by the endangered Tuamotu Sandpiper Prosobonia cancellata following rat removal. Investigate impacts of a 2011 swell event which caused vegetation to die off and a 50% crash of the sandpiper population. Plan for reintroduction of sandpipers to other suitable atolls.

Strategic Direction :

1 Prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species in key biodiversity areas

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Conservation of Endangered Tuamotu Sandpipers

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