Biophysical Survey of Mafia Island Marine Reserves

Indian Ocean Bird wrasse Gomphosus caeruleus Barracuda SPHYRAENIDAE
Cigar wrasse Cephalopholis miniata Pufferfish Any pufferfish species
Other wrasses Plectropomus laevis Sergeantfish Any seargeantfish species
Whitespotted Grouper Epinephelus
caeruleopunctatus
Razorfish Any razorfish species
Snapper Any other snapper species Demosielle Neopomacentrus spp.
Emperor Any emperor species Cardinalfish APOGONIDAE
Emperor juvenile Any juvenile emperor species Tobys CANTHIGASTERINAE
Fusiliers CAESIONIDAE Grouper Any grouper species
Parrotfish SCARIDAE Other Any other fish species
Seagrass Parrotfish Leptoscarus vaigienis
4. Stakeholder Identification & Analysis
Stakeholder activities were identified by direct observation and informal
interviews. Observations such as counting and categorising fishing vessels were carried
out in situ during surveys on the study sites. Stakeholder interviews were conducted both
within and outside the study sites.
IV. Results
A. Nyororo Island Marine Reserve (NIMR)
1. Reserve Mapping
A prototype patch mosaic was created using the high resolution satellite image
(Figure 3). The data collected at NIMR, through transect, spot checks and manta tows,
were used to describe the identified patches using the methodologies described. Initial
data collection demonstrated that there was a greater diversity of patch types than initially
delineated. The final habitat patch mosaic was created using all the ground proofing data
collected. Final patch types included additional types such as areas dominated by or
including macro algae, coralline rubble and a variety of different mixed habitat types.