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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
AMOUNT
US$17,653
DATES
Feb 2009
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Jan 2010
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$17,653
DATES
Feb 2009
-
Jan 2010

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