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Parrot fish biology and measures toward best managing its fishery
One of the most interesting and sought after fish species in our region are the parrot fish, which typically change sex from female to male as they mature, as well as becoming more brilliantly colored.
The parrot fish typically changes sex from female to male as it matures, and become more brilliantly colored.
(Contributed Photo)
At present, our understanding of life history and demographic variability for this group of coral-reef fishes is poor, which hinders our ability to effectively manage this resource for present and future generations.
Brett Taylor recently completed his Ph.D. at James Cook University in Australia and began working at the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center of the National Marine Fisheries Service in November 2014. He was previously based at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory for seven years and has conducted demographic studies of coral reef fishes throughout Micronesia, the Great Barrier Reef, the Red Sea, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Dr. Taylor’s talk summarizes an assessment of parrot fish life history and community ecology across oceanic islands of Micronesia. This work highlights the diversity of life history traits and the influence these traits have on vulnerability to fishing pressure.
APASEEM is pleased to join with the NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in hosting this presentation by Dr. Taylor. Join us at the American Memorial Park Auditorium today, April 21, at 6:30pm. (PR)
