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FORMATION
The Inshore Fish Group was
formed in 2003 to assist communities in the conservation of bays and estuaries
through the provision of scientific resources including community monitoring of
inshore fish.
Community monitoring of inshore fish
and their habitats directly involves community members in practical on ground
activities which provide information for sustainable management of their coastal
heritage.
There
is a
special need for long-term monitoring of inshore demersal
fish and their habitats. Detrimental changes
of inshore habitats, through climate
variation or the invasion of exotic species, could
be unrecognized without monitoring.
WORKING WITH US
Among individuals which have
contributed are Robert Browne, Karen Whitford, Kevin
Smith, Graham Short,
Ákos
Lumnitzer, Dr Jan Carey, James Brook,
Rudie Kuiter, Janine Baker, Michael Hammer,
Peter Cullen, Adrian and Kathy Brown
SUPPORTING
ORGANISATIONS
The Marine Life Society of South Australia inc.
for their endorsement of our projects.
The Scuba Divers Federation of
South Australia inc; for their endorsement of our projects.
The South Australian Museum;
for their provision of
facilities and access to their collections.
Native Fish Australia (SA);
for their encouragement and support.
Museum of Victoria;
Dr. Martin Gomon and other staff who have helped with taxonomic advice and
editing including articles.
Western Australian Museum.
Dr. Barry Hutchins for his help in pipefish surveys and advice on clingfish.
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The Inshore
Fish Group will
promote the sustainable management of inshore fish through:
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surveys
of the biodiversity and
biology of inshore fish.
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community monitoring of
selected sites for inshore fish and their environment.
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a dedicated
information system
(DIS).
ACTIVITIES
A major project of the IFG is the development and
maintenance of a web-based dedicated information system
to support the conservation of inshore fish. This dedicated information
system will assist provide information of inshore fish and their environment,
and support community surveys.
The dedicated information system will provide:
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the easy identification of
inshore fish.
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a summary of their biology, including their range
and distribution.
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a public database for the collation and dissemination of survey
information.
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information to support surveys of inshore fish and their habitat.
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pages for each community survey with details of the participants,
location, and a location specific data base.
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