Management Plan - Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Management Plan - Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Management Plan - Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
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Caribbean<br />
<strong>Reef</strong> Shark<br />
Glovers <strong>Reef</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Reserve</strong> – <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
The Caribbean <strong>Reef</strong> Shark has been identified as a conservation target for a number of reasons - its role as a top predator that<br />
spends its entire life in the Atoll area, migrating seasonally (May) to feed on spawning snappers. It utilizes both the outer reef<br />
and near shore pelagic zone; with large sub-adults/adults confined to outside Atoll, and juveniles recorded both inside & out.<br />
Preferred Habitats:<br />
Forereef with dense massive & encrusting corals,<br />
Forereef with sparse massive & encrusting corals,<br />
Low relief spur & grove<br />
Deep reef/wall/escarpment,<br />
<strong>Reef</strong> channels<br />
Dense patch reef,<br />
Diffuse patch reef,<br />
<strong>Reef</strong> crest<br />
Shallow lagoon sea grass are considered marginal habitats<br />
Specific Threats:<br />
Long line fishing and nets<br />
All other threats to the health of the Atoll<br />
Wildtracks / Wildlife Conservation Society, 2007 67
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