Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Documenting an Existing Invasion to Prevent Future Introductions of Non-Indigenous Species in the Island-Like Marine Lakes

Grantee Name: Coral Reef Research Foundation, Inc.

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Palau
Amount: $17,653
Dates: Jan 2009 – Jan 2010
Keywords: Monitoring and evaluation, Invasive alien species

Assess the ;impact of the invasive species anemone (Aiptasia sp, introduced in 2003) in the Ongeim’l Tketau (or Jellyfish Lake) in Palau. Activities include documenting species biodiversity in invaded and non-invaded portion of the lake, monitoring change in the invasive species range including experimental removal, and increasing public awareness.

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

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Documenting an Existing Invasion to Prevent Future Introductions of Non-Indigenous Species in the Island-Like Marine Lakes, Palau

Documenting an Existing Invasion to Prevent Future Introductions of Non-Indigenous Species in the Island-Like Marine Lakes

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