tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54813472687155105242024-03-04T17:40:19.220-11:00The Department Of Marine and Wildlife ResourcesMPA Program: Fisheries Technician IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557176084250916447noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-38849216919725017302016-05-25T14:13:00.001-11:002016-05-25T14:13:43.268-11:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Observing Community- based Fisheries Management Program Villages & Discussions with our Grantors Kathy Hollar, E Flinn Curren and Ruth CB Utzurrum. Villages visited were Alofau from the East and Matu'u & Faganeanea Village from the West side of American Samoa. </span></b></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02837639820200265942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-83363360229690596052016-03-22T14:51:00.000-11:002016-03-22T14:52:57.644-11:00Community Outreach Program at Amaua & Auto Village<span style="font-size: large;">All life on Earth is connected to the ocean and it's inhabitants. The more you learn about the issues facing this vital system, the more you'll want to help ensure it's health then share the knowledge to educate and inspire others. Community Outreach Program gives the Community an opportunity to get involved and become good stewardship in preserving their natural resources that they can sustainably maintain and harvest in the future. Empowering our Communities that Conserving our Reefs we'll restore abundance and return sustainable fishing within our Village Marine Protected Areas of American Samoa!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">American Samoa has a tropical climate moderated by southeast
trade winds. There is minimal variation in seasonal temperature. American Samoa
has a rainy season from November to April and a dry season from May to October.
Typhoons are common from December to March, and it is predicted that these will
increase as a result of climate change. Climate Change, specifically sea-level
rise, directly impacts American Samoa by increasing flooding or drought
conditions. There are limited natural freshwater resources in American Samoa
and these may be adversely affected by a rise in the level of saltwater
penetration under the island caused by sea level rise.</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b> Sea level rise in Nu’uuli, perhaps the most significant negative effect higher global temperatures
is the rise in sea levels resulting from the thermal expansion (warming causes seawater
to expand) of the oceans and melting of ice-caps. It is projected that sea levels will rise
by as much as 5 mm per year over the next 100 years as a result of global warming.
Utilizing the coarse data currently available to the
territory, the American Samoa Coastal Zone
Management division developed projection of the
areas of Tutuila that may be impacted by a meter
rise in sea level. Across the island critical sections
of primary roads as well as private and public
structures may be affected. The village of Nu’uuli
and the airport, in particular, are expected to be
heavily impacted. Large portions of the airport runway and most of
Coconut Point may become inundated by seawater.
Sea level rise, combined with erosion of the coast
and reef, could seriously disrupt transportation to
and around the islands, and reduce public access to
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<b>Climate change will impact coral reefs and coastal
communities through the effects of sea level rise, changes in storm and
rainfall frequency and intensity, increased sea surface temperatures and ocean
acidification. Models and vulnerability assessments can prepare communities for
potential impacts through planning for climate resiliency. A climate resilient
community is better prepared to effectively protect people, society, culture and
resources from a changing climate.<br />" OUR ISLAND, OUR PATIENTS, OUR FUTURE", "CLIMATE ACTION NOW FOR EVERYONE'S SAKE". LET'S MOVE FORWARD AMERICAN SAMOA!</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On Tutuila Island, there’s a legend about the atule
(bigeye scad) that appear in Fagasa Bay. Years ago, the Polynesian navigator
Liava’a sailed to Tutuila in search of the pure waters of Fagasa. The boat accidently
departed while his daughter, Sina, was still ashore collecting fresh water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When Liava’a realized this later, he became enraged and
threw his entire crew into the sea with orders for them to return to
Fagasa, find Sina and protect her forever. To expedite their return to Fagasa,
the men were transformed into dolphins that then herded a school of atule to
shore to make certain all who cared for Sina would be well fed. Sina was
adopted by the family of High Chief (HC) Lilio in Fagasa Village. Liava’a,
however, never gave up his search for Sina and years later they were briefly
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tradition holds that, upon the death of Liava’a and Sina,
their memories were forever preserved in special stones that are protected to
this day by HC Lilio who is responsible for all events related to the atule
harvest, thereby preserving the village’s continuing appreciation for the
generous gift of these fish. The tradition continues. When atule arrive in
Fagasa, an ava ceremony is held in appreciation for this bounty. The stones are
cleaned and when the time is right, the villagers carry coconut fronds into the
water to herd the fish into the shallows where they are collected in enu
baskets which are emptied into the ola basket."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fagasa is one of the Village- Marine Protected Area Village within our Community- based Fishery Management Program. " Our Reefs - Our Resources - Our Future"</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources Community- based Fisheries Management Program held a four (4) day workshop last week from September 15-18th 2015. This workshop is to enhance marine stewardship, management and conservation of marine conservation of marine resources with the establishment of Village Marine Protected Areas. The workshop was also to inform communities of marine research results, available assistance provide by our environment partners, and encourage appropriate enforcement mechanisms needed for our Village Marine Protected Areas.<br /></span></h4>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On behalf of our Director of Marine & Wildlife Resources Dr. Ruth Matagi- Tofiga, Community- based Fisheries Management Program Manager Saumaniafaese Uikirifi and Staff we would like to thanked all our partners who presented and share their service towards our communities,Department of Commerce, American Samoa Power Authority, National Park Service. Also to the Village Marine Protected Areas Mayors & Officers we greatly appreciate your collaboration and participation, thanks also to the staff of the Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources for assisting us with our Community Monitoring Workshop. </span></h4>
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The school year has come to an end and it's time to finally enjoy the summer months. Invest in a mask and snorkel set at Cost-U-Less (<$40), Tropik Traders or Samoa Sports and explore the beauty of marine life that surrounds our islands. We live on an island where your front and back yard is the Pacific Ocean. Ever heard of the Hawaiian fish, Humuhumunukunukuapua'a? Yes, we have it here. Locally, it's called a sumu and commonly known as the Wedgetail Triggerfish. See the manini (Convict tang, <i>Acanthurus triostegus</i>) in action, swimming in a school along our reef. It would be unlikely for you to come out of the water without sighting our alogo (Blue-lined surgeonfish, <i>Acanthurus lineatus</i>). Explore the diversity of our corals that shelter and provide food for our local fish. The corals protect our coastlines and have endured high temperatures from Climate Change. Although, some coral species aren't as resilient as others around the island. Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASAPaddlers" target="_blank">canoe paddling</a> in the evening at the DDW (Don't Drink the Water) in Utulei. If you aren't comfortable in the water or don't know how to swim, contact the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Samoa-National-Olympic-Committee/158031407612932" target="_blank">American Samoa Swimming Association</a> for lessons. The weather has finally cleared up so enjoy the sun and go swimming!<br />
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Wedgetail Triggerfish, <i>R. rectangulus</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When corals get stressed by abnormal conditions, they will expel the <i>zooxanthellae </i>(an microscopic algae that lives within the cells of the coral which helps the coral to survive). Zooxanthellae provide the coral with many essential nutrients that are then used by the coral to its calcium carbonate skeleton. In return, the coral provides protection for the algae as well as the compounds necessary for photosynthesis. It is impossible for the coral to survive too long without its algae.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Corals are very sensitive animals for them to thrive, the water must be warm, but not too warm, relatively clear, saline, nutrients poor, and be in shallow waters to get plenty of sunlight. Any small changes in these requirements and the corals will likely get stressed. They may tolerate change, but not for too long. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once they bleach, the corals are basically starving themselves. If conditions return to normal relatively quickly, corals can regain their zooxanthellae and survive. But the stress occurred also may lead to deceased productivity and growth, and increased likelihood to disease. If the stressful factor remains constant for quite some time it decrease the chance of corals to bounce back and recover.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the major findings indicated a mild coral bleaching event in American Samoa. Except for Ta'u and Rose Atoll, around 10% of the coral colonies between 3 and 6 m deep territory- wide, presented signs of bleaching, ranging from pale to stark white due to persistent warm waters. The bleaching seems to mostly impact certain species of fast growing corals. Survey results indicate that the coral bleaching event is mostly happening on the reef flats. Widespread but generally light coverage of partial bleaching has been documented for several coral species to a depth of approximately 40ft from Matu'u near the mouth of Pago Pago Harbor and westward to Leone Bay and Seetaga. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is likely that this pattern can be observed island wide. There are sites that have high bleaching because they have branching corals that are much more susceptible to stress. Over- all, probably less than 10% of the corals in the reef flats are experiencing bleaching. Monitoring of the bleaching event continues, though there is little that can be done to reverse the process immediately. To reduce downtrend impacts of bleaching events it is recommended to carefully manage other stressors such as land- base sources of pollution, water contamination , over- fishing , and other factors that contributes to coral reef degradation.</span></b><br />
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outdoor plans were forfeited for the day, but while driving through Fagaalu I
noticed something interesting and beautiful and disappointing. I often
see the fish vendors' coolers there and sometimes I stop for a fresh fish.
A large and unusual fish put on display caught my eye on this day.
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The fish was lovely and fresh. It
still showed the colors of a live reef fish. The pouring rain had not yet
washed away the mucus that had protected it when it was still living. I
measured the fish with my hands and estimated its size at over one hundred
centimeters. Its vibrant colors, psychedelic patterns, and odd shape were
striking. I lifted it and it certainly weighed over twenty-five pounds.
This fish was impressive!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I imagined it chopped into steaks and
sliced into fillets, and I imagined that the flavor would be a delicious
addition to any feast. I guessed that such a large fish could feed an
entire family several times. Then I imagined the fish swimming, lively on the
reef's edge as I have seen them before. When I saw the fish dead again I
was deeply disappointed. The pouring rain felt like tears of the spirit
striking the earth in mourning for the life of this fish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">"Malakea," said the vendor.
"...from Tula." I already knew what the fish was. <i>Cheilinus
undulatus</i>, also known as the humphead wrasse, maori wrasse, or napolian
wrasse in English, and lalafi or tagafa in Samoan. Being a large example,
it was a malakea. This fish is historically highly prized for table fare, but
has been over fished throughout much of its range. As a result it is an
endangered species and is illegal to catch, kill, or sell. Possession is
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I am a fisherman. I know the thrill of bringing a large fish
to the surface. I know the reward of eating the fish. I understand
the self-restraint required to swim by this fish without striking it with the
spear. But I would never have killed this fish... not because it's
illegal, but because I respect its life and its role on the reef. I value
my role as a steward and protector of creation and life, and I know that
Malakea are rare in American Samoan waters and they take many years to grow
into adults. This fish is more valuable to me and to my entire community
when it is living and reproducing; enabling its family to grow to abundance.
If we protect this species, it could once again provide a reliable source
of protein and income for my family and for yours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Crown-of-thorns Starfish (</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Acanthaster planci</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">), aka COTS or '</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">alamea</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, have been popularly known for killing corals and their
poisonous spines. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, large numbers of the
starfish were found in the waters of American Samoa and contributed to more
than 80% loss of corals in Tututila.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Although considered native, it is normal to see one or two in the
village reef.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Therefore, larger numbers
ranging in the 10s or 20s would be considered abnormal.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In 1977, an unusually large number of </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">alamea </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">were sighted and led to the removal
of 480,000 starfish.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There were still
more starfish left on the reef and there was a great impact in fish populations
(Buckley, 1986).</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is estimated to take
more than 50 years for corals to recover from an outbreak and presently, the
coral reefs of American Samoa haven’t completely recovered.</span></div>
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starfish is can grow up to 21 arms covered with poisonous spines. They eat coral tissue and can cause serious
damage to the coral reefs of our territory.
In 2012, large numbers of <i>‘alamea</i>
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Collaborative efforts by the Department of Marine & Wildlife
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15,000! Hundreds and thousands of '<i>alamea </i>were found mostly on the north
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We, Samoans, have always believed that every living thing has a purpose - <i><b>E tofu meaola ma lona aoga</b>. </i>Unfortunately, there haven't been any benefits found through research and experience. Like mentioned before, their spines are poisonous! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you ever get stung by a Crown-of-thorns starfish, try to squeeze out the poison and spine from the would using tweezers. Then soak the wound in hot water (hot enough to endured for a long period) for more than an hour so the venom can decompose. Be advised, do <b>NOT</b> cover the wound with a band-aid, tape or dressing. If you experience difficulty breathing or numbness or if the pain and swelling continues, see a doctor as soon as possible. Although there is a Samoan proverb: <i><b>E </b></i></span><b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">fofō</span></i></b><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b> le 'alamea le 'alamea</b></i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. This means you can use the same poisonous starfish to treat the poison. You carefully turn the </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">'alamea</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> upside down and place your wound on its tube feet and it will suck out the poison. I suppose you can say, this is <b>ONE </b>good deed by the starfish. </span></div>
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Tepora Toliniu Lavata'ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06600895576366859507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-88340463746506379192014-11-13T16:47:00.001-11:002014-11-13T16:47:41.473-11:00P.A.L.S Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources will be opening P.A.L.S Week Celebrations this Friday (Nov. 14, 2014) with the opening of the Floating Dock Marina, across McDonalds in Fagatogo. <br />
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In addition there will activities throughout the rest of the week. Community-based Fisheries Management Program will putting up a booth on Friday (November 21, 2014). If this is your first (or hundredth) time hearing about our program, we would like to hear from YOU. <br />
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If you want to know more, check out the department website: www.asdmwr.org<br />
<br />Tepora Toliniu Lavata'ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06600895576366859507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-36156023107107674212014-10-27T15:32:00.003-11:002014-10-27T15:32:50.482-11:00More Coral ID fun!The best part of the Coral ID Workshop with Russell Kelley is the satisfaction of <strong>finally</strong> breaking through the barriers of identifying corals. The Coral Finder Toolkit is genius! <br />
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Years of conducting biological monitoring surveys, I have tried my hand at identifying corals, but I have failed. This is mainly because I have applied the same techniques in identifying fish to corals: color and appearance. Growth forms are complex as it is so it was easier to do so. In the end, frustration led to the conclusion that all corals look the same. Now, there is an adrenaline rush to identifying corals because there is no longer the frustration of saying : <em>it looks like this, but it looks more like this...</em><br />
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The experience to learn corals was enjoyable and it was all thanks to Russell Kelley and Rachel Pears. Thanks guys! I'm game to do coral species for the next survey. Like I said before, the Coral Finder Toolkit is GENIUS!<br />
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Tepora Toliniu Lavata'ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06600895576366859507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-49599298695155257982014-10-03T10:27:00.003-11:002014-10-03T10:27:52.004-11:00Coral Identification Capacity Building Program in American Samoa<div style="text-align: center;">
Russell Kelley is in town!</div>
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Russell Kelley is the founder of the Coral Finder Toolkit and is in American Samoa to teach managers and biologists easy ways to identify coral species. This tool is being introduced in the Coral Finder Toolkit Workshop from September 30 - October 3, 2014. This workshop is being attended by researchers in the Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources, National Oceonographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG). </div>
<br />Tepora Toliniu Lavata'ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06600895576366859507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-61525623693619333812014-09-25T14:28:00.000-11:002014-09-25T14:28:38.583-11:00The Community-based Fisheries Management Program (CFMP) has integrated with the No-Take MPA Program to further promote marine conservation and management in village communities of American Samoa. There are 11 Village Marine Protected Areas, including those that are No-Take MPAs, in American Samoa under the Community-based Fisheries Management Program.<br />
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<li>Alega</li>
<li>Alofau</li>
<li>Amanave</li>
<li>Amaua & Auto</li>
<li>Aoa</li>
<li>Fagamalo</li>
<li>Fagasa</li>
<li>Matu'u & Faganeanea</li>
<li>Poloa</li>
<li>Sa'ilele</li>
<li>Vatia</li>
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A Community Monitoring Workshop was conducted on September 16 - 19, 2014 to inform village mayors and representatives of this integration. In addition, they have been informed of research results and introduced to partners within the department and government that can help with issues that have contributed to the disintegrated state of the marine resources in their villages.Tepora Toliniu Lavata'ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06600895576366859507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-64708806787313327012013-12-03T07:20:00.000-11:002013-12-23T14:56:21.421-11:00<div style="text-align: left;">
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<b>Marine Debris Sculptures that competed during the Fish and Wildlife Expo Fair</b><br />
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1) This sculpture is made out of soda cans, trash bags, plastic bags and newspapers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">2) This sculpture is made out of compact discs, shoes, computer pieces, piano key board, soda cans, newspapers, container cover, card board, bottle caps.</span></td></tr>
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<b>No-Take MPA Program Informational Booth</b><br />
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Sione Lam Yuen Jr. presenting to EMS staff about Marine Protected Area around American Samoa that are managed under the government. He was explaining the benefits of having an MPA, how many years an MPA is close for and what can village people do to help government agencies to manage and protect marine resources for the future.MPA Program: Fisheries Technician IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557176084250916447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-52520706138712957152013-11-25T16:04:00.003-11:002013-11-25T16:04:48.237-11:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Fish Aggregation Device (FAD) Informational Booth</b><br />
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Tee Jay Letalie and Mika Letuane with their FAD booth during the Fish and Wildlife Expo on November 22, 2013. Displayed were FAD posters that explained the difference between Industrial FADs and Artisanal FADs. They also displayed fishing gears that are used near deep water FADs, Off Shore FADs and Near Shore FADs and maps to show people where in American Samoa are FADs deployed. These types of aggregation devices can attract Yellow fin Tuna, Skip Jack, Rainbow Runner, Mahi Mahi and Blue Marlin.MPA Program: Fisheries Technician IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557176084250916447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-11470079956525500112013-11-25T15:34:00.000-11:002013-11-25T15:34:08.382-11:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>BioSampling Informational Booth</b><br />
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Sa'olotoga Tofaeono and Auva'a So'onaolo extracting otolith and gonad to determine fish growth and life history of the fish. Sa'olotoga also mentioned that they've been doing this project for almost 3 years now and they've measured and cut up close to a 100, 000 fish, the data is sent off to Hawaii for analyzing.MPA Program: Fisheries Technician IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557176084250916447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-72960633834375806742013-11-25T14:50:00.000-11:002013-11-25T14:50:11.989-11:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Enforcement Informational Booth</b><br />
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Peter Eves and Mundey Ah Ching along with their informational booth during the Fish and Wildlife Expo on November 22, 2013. Displayed were life vest for safety when using a jet ski or boat and even when swimming from shore and some of the illegal fishing gears that were confiscate from fishermen; fish electrocute machine. MPA Program: Fisheries Technician IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557176084250916447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-41439964125477340882013-11-21T09:12:00.001-11:002013-11-25T11:32:25.691-11:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>PALS week wave at Utulei on November 19, 2013</b><br />
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Auva'a, Chey, Krishna and Sa'ia with their banner that reads Welcome To Our Fish & Wildlife Expo. <br />
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Sione, Foga and Salefu with their banner that reads Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources<br />
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Avele, Ben and Tovine with their banner that reads "O Le A Sou Sao Mo A Taeao-Puipui, Fa'asao ma Fuafua le Tamaoaiga mo le Lumana'i".<br />
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Selaina, Wesley, Leilani, Peter, Tusi, Sitivi, Hanipale, Auva'a, Chey and Dereik with their banners during the PALS week activities. Thanks to Gwen and Trevor for photos..MPA Program: Fisheries Technician IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557176084250916447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481347268715510524.post-45439219570097052072013-11-21T09:06:00.000-11:002013-11-21T09:06:00.789-11:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>People, Air, Land and Sea (PALS) Week Wave</b><br />
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On November 19, 2013 the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency had a wave at Utulei. Staffs of both agencies were there to support the effort to wave at people of American Samoa.The theme for DMWR this week is "Our Island, Our Resources, Our Life". MPA Program: Fisheries Technician IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557176084250916447noreply@blogger.com0