Pez Maya Phase presentation 141

Aims and Objectives

Continuation of the MBRS Synoptic Monitoring Programme (SMP). Daily bird monitoring Incidental sightings programme Continuation of weekly beach cleans within the reserve, monitoring waste composition and trends English language and environmental education classes to the people of Punta Allen

PADI Open Water Diver training

Continuation of the National Scholarship Programme at Pez Maya, whereby GVI Pez Maya accepts Mexican nationals on a scholarship basis into the expedition

MBRS fish and coral monitoring

In 141 coral have successfully monitored sites;

PJ05 (F-C) PJ10 (F-C) PL05 (F)

PL10 (C)

Percentage of cover PJ05

0.33 0.17 7.67 3.33 5.17

Briozoo Alga Coralina Gorgoneas Corales Hermatipicos Macroalgas

5.00

Percentage of cover PJ10

Briozoo
0.17 4.67 5.67 5.00 4.83

78.33

Porifera
0.33

0.17

Alga Coralina Gorgoneas Corales Hermatipicos Macroalgas Porifera Arena

Zoantido

4.83

74.33

Tuinicado

Zoantido

Percentage of cover PL10

0.83 1.33
0.50 1.50 0.17

0.33

Anemona
11.67

Coralimorfo
Alga Coralina
6.67

Gorgoneas Corales Hermatipicos Macroalgas

13.83

Porifera

Arena
Rubble
63.17

Zoantido

PJ05 Density of coral colonies: 0.37 colonia/m lineal Richness: 7 coral species Coral cover (%): 5.17 Algal cover (%): 78.33 PJ10 Density of coral colonies: 0.5 colonia/m lineal Richness: 9 coral species Coral cover (%): 4.83 Algal cover (%): 74.33 PL10 Density of coral colonies: 0.68 colonia/m lineal Richness: 13 especies de coral Coral cover (%): 13.83 Algal cover (%): 63.17

Coral communities 141:

70 60 Percentage % 50 40 30 20 10 0 35 30

PJ05 PJ10 PL10

Old dead

Avg Old dead

New dead

Avg new dead Percentage %

25 20

PJ05

Diseases (%)

15
10 5

PJ10
PL10

DS
PJ05 PJ10 14,55 10,53

YBD

PL10 12,75

0,98

0 Partial Bleach Pale

A quick look at PP10 ..

Hermatypic coral cover(%)

18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0

R = 0.9748 PP05 PP10 SMDR10 SMDR20 Linear (PP10)

2009

2010

2011 Year

2012

2013

# Ind. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 0

Acanthuridae Chaetodontidae Monacanthidae

Pomacanthidae
Lutjanidae Haemulidae Serranidae Sacaridae Pomacentridae Carangidae

Target Adult fish - Presence of key fish families (141)

PJ10

PJ05

PL05

Target Juvenile fish - Presence of key fish families (141)

40 35 30 25 # Ind.

PJ05
20 15 10 5 0 Acanthuridae Labridae Pomacentridae Scaridae

PJ10 PL05

PP10 fish abundance from 2004- 2013

80

Abundance of fish

70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 year R2 = 0.1839

Beach clean Incidental sightings Turtles Birds Coralwatch Lionfish

BEACH CLEAN
Category # Items 13263 566 53 18

Non-recyclable items 684.23 kg Recyclable items 202.335 kg Total of pieces collected 14478

Shoreline and recreational activities Ocean/waterway activities Smoking related activities Dumping activities

Medical/personal Hygiene
Additional Items

67
511

BEACH CLEAN

INCIDENTAL SIGHTINGS

160 Incidental sightings for phase 141

Category Turtles Common name Turtle Sp. Loggerhead Turtle Green Turtle Hawksbill Turtle Bull shark Nurse shark Goldentail Moray Spotted Moray Green Moray Eel Southern Stingray Caribbean Stingray Lesser Electric Ray Spotted Eagle Ray Yellow Stingray Eagle ray Marine mammals Bottlenose dolphin Bryde's whale Scientific name # Ind Unidentified 1 Caretta caretta 15 Chelonia mydas 8 Eretmochelys imbricate 7 Carcharhinus leucas 2 Ginglymostoma cirratum 14 Gymnothorax miliaris 3 Gymnothorax moringa 34 Gymnothorax funebris 16 Unidentified 1 Dasyatis americana 10 Himantura schmardae Narcine brasiliensis Aetobatus narinari Urolophus jamaicensis Unidentified Tursiops truncatus Balaenoptera edeni 20 3 4 1 3 17 1

Sharks

Eels

Rays

Number of sightings per category by years

140 120

100
80 60 40 20 0

2011 2012 2013

Marine mammals

Eels

Rays

Sharks

Turtles

 22 Coral watch surveys 440 corals monitored

http://www.coralwatch.org take a look at our data!

Lionfish
141: 200 sightings 22 Kills Smallest 4 cm Largest 45 cm Average 18.75 cm SD +/- 7.26

Its Important to record your sightings!

Lionfish Sightings by Year

450 400

350

Number of Individuals

300 250 200 150

100
50 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Year

Bird surveys

Birds
Counts give an idea of presence and how common a species is, as well as migratory patterns. Identification of 97 bird species around Pez Maya Brown pelican the most commonly sighted birds (129 times)

Birds phase 141

Number of transects: 43
Total number of sightings: 885 Diversity: 66 species

Your expedition in numbers so far..

304 Diving Boats 1216 Tanks filled 0.7 tonnes of Fruit and Vegetables 50 kg Raw Porridge 36 pots of Jam (Many,many pots of peanut butter!)

..And a lot of unforgettable moments!!!!!!

Where has the data gone?

MBRS data provider - largest data provider. Use for regional management decisions.

ASK - Phase and Annual reports and part of the largest Mexican coral reef database
CONANP - annual reports. Use to modify local and regional management strategies OBIS SEAMAP- marine mammal, sea bird, sea turtle data Earth Dive - individual dives, target species Coral Watch - coral bleaching Status of the Coral international publication Reefs bi-annual

Healthy Reefs - annual assessment

Where has the data gone?

Slide Papers, publications and conferences ITMENS - The effects of bleaching in Mexico following the active 2005 hurricane season - Ponce-Taylor, D and Cameron, A. RCUK -several posters and presentations Mexican Coral Reef Symposium - several 2006, 2009 and 2011 Mesoamerican Eco-tourism Conference: GVI Mexico :una nueva formula de turismo alternativo Ponce-Taylor, D. Arochi, C and Cameron, A, 2006 Franquesa-Rinos, Albert. 2007. USING VOLUNTEERS IN A COMPARATIVE REEF MONITORING BETWEEN A PROTECTED AREA AND A TOURIST ZONE. 60th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Caribbean Corals in Crisis: Record Thermal Stress, Bleaching, and Mortality in 2005 collaborative efforst - in review by Nature Melanie McField, Nadia Bood, Ana Fonseca, Alejandro Arrivillaga, Albert Franquesa Rinos and Rosa Maria Loreto Viruel. Status of the Mesoamerica n Reef after the 2005 Coral Bleaching Event in Wilkinson, C., Souter, D. (eds), 2008 Status of Caribbean Coral Reefs After Bleaching and Hurricanes in 2005 Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, and Reef and Rainforest Research Centre, Townsville, 152 p. Juan Bezauri - Desarrollo integral de las actividades turiticas en la Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Kaan, Quintana Roo, Mexico (book)

Summary of training received

During your time here, and with all your work, you have gained the following training and skills

PADI Open Water PADI Advanced Open Water 1st aid and CPR Trained Intro to Coral Reef Ecology Identification of over 70 fish species Identification of over 45 coral species Use of the SMP MBRS coral reef monitoring method Coral Watch methodology for coral health evaluation Community programmes PADI Coral Reef Research Distinctive Specialty

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Being an Ambassador Michael Did the following to earn points for a free trip with GVI: Attended a travel expo in New York City, visited local schools sharing isr experience, posted blogs online to assist future travelers and share his experience

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Become the GVI name around campus Collect leads and earn a free GVI trip for 2 or 4 weeks Have regular 1:1 sessions and support from GVI Give yourself the employability edge while promoting GVI! To apply look out for the alumni email or contact tyrone.bennett@gviworld.com

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Punta Allen Verde, Amigos de Sian Kaan

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GVI Under 18s allows younger volunteers, ages 1517, the chance to see and participate in our projects. By getting a glimpse into the work that we do, we hope that their horizons will be expanded and their awareness of global issues raised.

What is involved?
We are looking for inspiring leaders over the age of 21 years, with a passion for working with youth, who can lead our students through life changing volunteer trips in various countries around the world. Working with the Under 18s Field Team, you will learn about the inner workings of our community and conservation projects.
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Thanks for all of your hard work! Thank you for all of your hard work!!!!

Thanks for your hard work!