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lagoons will be studied to determine the degree of coral<br />
reef degradation resulting from the 1998 bleaching<br />
event.<br />
Researchers: S. Mwachireya, J. Uku & P. Wawiye<br />
Project 4. Fisheries – Coral reef fisheries<br />
Artisanal fisheries catch statistics and socio-economic<br />
surveys of fishermen will be conducted to investigate<br />
nay long-term effects of coral mortality on fisheries, and<br />
of the awareness of fishermen of potential impacts. The<br />
project will be linked with similar <strong>CORDIO</strong> projects in<br />
South Asian and the Indian Ocean Islands.<br />
Researchers: D. Obura & G. Mwatha<br />
TANZANIA<br />
Country co-ordinator: Christopher Muhando<br />
Institute: Institute of Marine Science, University of Dar<br />
es Salaam<br />
1. Extent of coral mortality at selected sites in<br />
Tanzania<br />
The extent of coral mortality is to be determined and<br />
permanent monitoring stations established at several<br />
sites along the coast of Tanzania. As much as possible,<br />
monitoring will be conducted in collaboration with local<br />
research, mangement and/or conservation instutitions.<br />
Co-ordinator: Christopher Muhando<br />
Institute: Institute of Marine Science<br />
Collaborating institutions: Fisheries Department, Tanga<br />
Coastal Zone Management Project, Mafia Island Marine<br />
Park, Frontier Tanzania<br />
2. Determining the socio-economic impact of coral<br />
bleaching and mortality in Tanzania<br />
The impact of the 1998 coral mortality on coral reef<br />
resource users will be investigated using informal and<br />
formal survey methods, focusing on the fisheries and<br />
tourism industries. Socio-economic survey tools developed<br />
for South Asia through other <strong>CORDIO</strong> activities<br />
will be incorporated for comparison around the region.<br />
Co-ordinator: Narriman Jiddawi<br />
Institute: Institute of Marine Science<br />
3. Individual study projects – Changes in the<br />
competition between hard corls and sea anemones<br />
(corallimorpharia) following the 1998 coral<br />
mortality.<br />
Past studies have shown that on degraded reefs, sea<br />
anemones (especially Rhodactis spp.) can outcompete<br />
corals to dominate reef surfaces. This study will investigate<br />
if reefs degraded due to the 1998 bleaching will<br />
become dominated by sea anemones and how this may<br />
relate to past findings.<br />
Researchers: B. Kuguru, E. Mbije & C. Muhando<br />
Institute: Institute of Marine Science<br />
MOZAMBIQUE<br />
Country co-ordinator: Helena Motta<br />
Institute: Ministry for Co-ordination of Environmental<br />
Affairs (MICOA)<br />
1. Preliminary assessment of coral bleaching in<br />
Mozambique<br />
Rapid assessment surveys were conducted along the<br />
entire coast of Mozambique in March/April 1999 to<br />
determine the impacts of the 1998 El Niño on coral<br />
bleaching and mortality. Coral bleaching and mortality<br />
were significant, on average 30–80% of the corals at any<br />
single site. Suitable permanent monioring sites and<br />
training needs were identified for further <strong>CORDIO</strong>related<br />
activities.<br />
Co-ordinator: Helena Motta<br />
Institute: Ministry for Co-ordination of Environmental<br />
Affairs (MICOA)<br />
2. Training and establishment of permanent coral<br />
reef monitoring sites in Mozambique<br />
The training of research officers and graduate students<br />
in coral reef monitoring techniques was identified in (1)<br />
as a priority activity to build national capacity for<br />
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