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Project Summary
morphology varies between
isolated reef locations
Population of nautilus can
be estimated and is susceptible to overfishing
‘Stress’ markings
occur naturally, but infrequently, in the same form as in aquarium held
animals
Future
directions
- Characterise
morphological and genetic variations between nautilus populations of
GBR and Coral Sea sites
- Locate juvenile habitats
of Nautilus at Osprey Reef
- Identify sex and age
partitioning of N. pompilius at Osprey Reef
- Identify home range and
movement patterns within N.pompilius populations
- Propose management
options for nautilus fishing
Acknowledgements
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To
Undersea Explorer for funding the project.
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To the
Undersea Explorer researchers and crew, past and present, for intrepid
early morning and late evening sampling efforts.
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