Dr. Alida Ortiz Capt. Juan M. Morales (Juanky) Raul Omar Ortiz Arroyo Capt.Marcos Hanke

Development of Visual Aids to Identify Changes in the Essential Fish Habitat of Some Species in FMPs’ Management Units

Project will conduct field visits to mangroves , sea grasses, sponge beds, coral reefs, rocky and soft bottoms.

Most of the stations were selected considering fishing charter reports for more than 20 years , on the eastern side of PR. Reports include areas were juvenile fishes have been landed

To document the presence of juveniles on typical habitats and other habitats not so well studied, for example high sedimentation areas like river mouth.

OBJECTIVE : Create a formal snapshot EFH report ,

for CMFC managed species including forage species.

All stations will provide bottom /substrate basic characterization and a list of species associated to each station.

*Coral *Rock/Dead coral *Sand *Algae *Grass * Sponges *Mud *Rubble

Underwater camera on fix mount and chum(fish) 3 feet away

Random observation free dives and with SCUBA

Field Work Details:

AREAS SELECTED

- R -Close by to Fajardo river mouth area

- MM -Medio Mundo area(Ceiba)

- MANGLE1 (Ceiba)

STATIONS MAP

MANGLE1

MM1

MM3

MM2

R1

R2

R3

R5

R5

CEIBAFAJARDO

R1, Gopro2078(Fajardo)

Fishes observed on the top of the reef structure(R1), first attempt :

1-Pluma Porgy - Calamus pennatula

2- Squirrelfish (gallo) -Holocentridae

3-Four eye butterfly- Chaetodon capistratus

4-Doctorfish - Acanthuridae

5-Parrotfish (more than one species) - Scaridae

6-Grunts - Haemulidae

7-Mackerel - Scomberomorus sp.

8-Schoolmaster snapper – Lutjanus apodus

9-Lane Snapper - Lutjanus synagris

10- Blue runner - Carangidae

11-Graysby – Epinephelus cruentatus

12-Hogfish- Lachnolaimus maximus

13-Goatfish - Mullidae

14-Lionfish - Pterois sp.

15-Yellowtail Snapper - Ocyurus chrysurus

16-Mutton snapper – Lutjanus analis

17-Damiselfish – Pomacentridae 17 species mainly juveniles

R1,Gopro1238,11238(Fajardo) Fishes observed on the R1 reef

structure, second attempt: -Graysby – E. cruentatus -French angelfish - Pomacanthus paru -White grunt - Haemulon plumierii - Squirrellfish - Holocentridae -Doctorfish - Acanthuridae -Lane snapper – L. synigaris -Yellowtail Snapper – Ocyurus chrysurus

R2,Gopro2107(Fajardo)

Fishes observed on the R1 reef structure, second attempt:

-Grouper specie* unidentify

-Graysby Grouper - E. cruentatus

- Pluma porgy - Calamus pennatula

-School of fishes* unidentify

-Mutton Snapper - L. analis

-Redhind Grouper – Epinephelus guttatus

NOTE: On this observation area we try to use a construction metal rod ,to use as reference for size and image cover. This technique show many problems, due to the fact that the fishes were scared and didn’t approach the chum like expected .

R3,GOPRO1242, 11242, 21242,31242 and 41242

List of fishes observed:-Graysby Grouper - E. cruentatus

-Lane Snapper - L. synagris

-Grunt - Hemulidae

- Jacks - Carangidae

-Doctor fish - Acanthuridae

-Tarpon – Megalops atlantica

-Mutton Sanaper – L. analis

-Damiselfish - Pomacentridae

R4,Gopro2109(Fajardo)

List of fishes observed:-Lane Snapper – L. synagris

-Pluma porgy – Calamus pennatula

-Jack Creavalle - Carangidae, Caranx hippos

-Blue runner – Carangidae, Caranx crysos

-Bumper jack – Carangidae, caranx chrysurus

Note: Very poor visibility

R5Gopro538,10538,20538(Fajardo)

List of fishes observed on R5:-Foureye butterfly - Chaetodon capistratus

-Yellowtail Snapper – Ocyurus chrysurus

-Damiselfish - Pomacentridae

-Lane Snapper – Lutjanus synagris

-Mojarra - Gerreidae

- Grunts- Heamulidae * 2 different species

-Coney Grouper- Cephalopholis fulva

-Pluma porgy – Calamus pentulata

-Doctor fish - Acanthuridae

-Parrot fish - Scaridae

-French angelfish – Pomacanthus paru

-Triggerfish ?- Balistidae

-Bandedbutterfly - Chaetodontidae

Note: This is the nearest station to the Fajardo river mouth. Capt.Hanke capture 3 juvenile red groupers during past fishing trips

R5

Bottom Composition

coral 5% Rock/Dead coralSand 83% algeGrass Sponges 5%Mud Ruble*mix w/mud

7%Other

R5 Bottom Example

MM1,Free dive and SCUBA (Gopro1107)

Fishes observed :1-Spiny Lobster – Panulirus argus 16-Conch- Strombus gigas

2-Long-spined Sea Urchin – Diadema antillarum

3- Southern sting ray- Dasyatis americana

4- Lion fish - Pterois sp.

5- Gray Snapper- Lutjanus griseus

6- Trumpetfish - Aulostomidae

7- Goatfish – Mullidae

8- Parrot fish - Scaridae

9- Foureye Butterfly - Chaetodon capistratus

10- Doctor fish – Acanthuridae

11-Yellowtail Snapper – Ocyurus chrysurus

12-Redhind Grouper – E. gutatus

13- Arrow crab – Stenorhynchus seticornis

14-Damiselfish- Pomacentridae

15- Blue head Wrasse- Thalassoma bifasciatum

Note: Random observations free diving and SCUBA tanks. Mix substrate(Sea grass , coral , sponges, rocks and sand)

MM1, Quadrant C(Reef surrounding)

MM1, Around Main Structure

BOTTON COMPOSITION

coralRock/Dead coralSand 1%AlgaeGrass 99%SpongesMudOther

MM2,Gopro2110,12110

List of fishes observed :1-Jacks- carangidae

2-Lane Snapper - L.synagris

3- Pluma Porgy – Calamus pennatula

4-Parrotfish – Scaridae * multiple species

5-Spadefish

6-Doctorfish – Acanthuridae

7-Yellowtail Snapper – Ocyurus chrysurus

8-Trumpetfish – Aulostomidae

9-Goatfish - Mullidae

10-Yellow jack – Carangidae

MM2

Bottom Composition

Coral 5%Rock/Dead coralSand 58%AlgaeGrassSponges 29%MudRubble 25%

MM3,Gopro514,10514,20514

List of fishes observed:1-Grunts – Haemulidae *2 species

2-Gray Snapper – L. griseus

3-Yellowtail snapper- Ocyurus chrysurus

4-Graysby Grouper- E. cruentatus

5-Moray eel – Muraenidae

6-Porkfish – A.virginicus

7-Damiselfish - Pomacentridae

8-Mutton Snapper – L. analis

9-Pufferfish – Tetraodontidae

10- Hogfish – Lachnoiaimus maximus

11-Barjack- Carnax ruber

12-Yellow Jack – Carangidae

13-Spined Pufferfish - Tetraodontidae

MM3(Medio Mundo,Ceiba)

Bottom Composition

Coral 1.25% Rock/Dead coralSand Algae 0.75%Grass Sponges 7%Mud Wreck w/ mud

96.25%

MANGLE1 Gopro511,10511,20511,30511

List of fishes observed:1- Goliath grouper - E. itajara

2-Gray Snapper – L. griseus

3-Tarpon – Megalops atlanticus

4-Porkfish – A. virginicus

5- Grunt(Tomtate) – Haemulon aurolineatum

6-Lane snapper – L. synagris

7-Mutton Snapper – L. analis

8-Jack Crevalle - Caranx hippos

NOTE : Multiple juveniles of different species including forage species(SCUBA and free dive observations and supported by uderwater fix mount)

MANGLE 1

Bottom Composition

CoralRock/Dead coralSandAlgae o.5%Grass 0.5%SpongesMud 99%Other

Forage Species in one cast net Throw (Fajardo River)

1-Cascarua (false Pilcard)

2-Mijua( Anchovy )

3-Machuelo(Redear Sardine)

4-Thredfin Hearing ( Sardine de Altura)

5- Chicharo ( Goggle -eye Scad )

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Forage Species in one cast(Fajardo, Palomino)

Clupeidae

Family: Clupeidae

Anchovies Species in One CastFajardo River

Family : Clupeidae

Anchovies Species(Fajardo river)

Family: Clupeidae

Balyhoo (Fajardo River)

Family : Hemiramphus balao

Spanish Sardine ( Fajardo River )

Family: Clupeidae

Spanish Sardine May,June and July Massive Run

Blackfin Tuna

Bait fish ?

QUESTIONS ?

Dr. Alida Ortiz Capt. Juan Marcos (Juanky) Raul Omar Ortiz Arroyo Capt.Marcos Hanke

Development of Visual Aids to Identify Changes in the Essential Fish Habitat of Some Species in FMPs’ Management Units

Project will conduct field visits to mangroves , sea grasses, sponge beds, coral reefs, rocky and soft bottoms.

Most of the stations were selected considering fishing charter reports for more than 20 years , on the eastern side of PR. Reports include areas were juvenile fishes have been landed

To document the presence of juveniles on typical habitats and other habitats not so well studied, for example high sedimentation areas like river mouth.

OBJECTIVE : Create a formal snapshot EFH report ,

for CMFC managed species including forage species.

All stations will provide bottom /substrate basic characterization and a list of species associated to each station.

*Coral *Rock/Dead coral *Sand *Algae *Grass * Sponges *Mud *Rubble

AREAS SELECTED

- R -Close by to Fajardo river mouth area

- MM -Medio Mundo area(Ceiba)

- MANGLE 1 (Ceiba)

STATIONS MAP

MANGLE1

MM1

MM3

MM2

R1

R2

R3

R5

R5

CEIBAFAJARDO

List of All Species

1-Pluma Porgy - Calamus pennatula 2- Squirrelfish (gallo) -Holocentridae3-Four eye butterfly- Chaetodon

capistratus4-Doctorfish - Acanthuridae5-Parrotfish (more than one species) -

Scaridae6-Grunts - Haemulidae7-Mackerel - Scomberomorus sp.8-Schoolmaster snapper – Lutjanus apodus9-Lane Snapper - Lutjanus synagris10- Blue runner - Carangidae11-Graysby – Epinephelus cruentatus12-Hogfish- Lachnolaimus maximus13-Goatfish - Mullidae14-Lionfish - Pterois sp.15-Yellowtail Snapper - Ocyurus chrysurus16-Mutton snapper – lutjanus analis17-Damiselfish – Pomacentridae

18-French angelfish - Pomacanthus paru19-White grunt - Haemulon plumier20-Grouper specie* unidentify21-School of fishes* unidentify22-Redhind Grouper- Epinephelus guttatus23- Jacks - Carangidae 24-Tarpon – Megalops atlanticus-25-Jack Creavalle - Carangidae, Caranx

hippos26-Bumper jack – Carangidae, caranx

chrysurus27-Foureye butterfly - Chaetodon

capistratus28-Mojarra - Gerreidae29-Coney Grouper- Cephalopholis fulva30-Triggerfish ?- Balistidae31-Bandedbutterfly - Chaetodontidae

List of All Species 2

32-Spiny Lobster - Panulirus argus 33-Conch- Strombus gigas

34-Long-spined Sea Urchin - D. antillarum

35- Southern sting ray- Dasyatis american

36- Gray Snapper- Lutjanus griseus

37-Trumpetfish - Aulostomidae

38- Goatfish – Mullidae

39- Arrow crab – Stenorhynchus seticornis

40-Blue head Wrasse- Thalassoma bifasciatum

41-Spadefish- Ephippidae

42-Yellow jack – Carangidae

43-Yellowtail snapper- O. chrysurus

44-Moray eel – Muraenidae

45-Porkfish – A.virginicus

46-Pufferfish – Tetraodontidae

47- Hogfish – Lachnoiaimus maximus

48-Spined Pufferfish – Tetraodontidae

49-Grunt(Tomtate) –H.aurolineatum

50-Goliath grouper - E. itajara

** Plus Multiple forage species

MM2 Station

Bottom Composition

Coral 5%Rock/Dead coralSand 58%AlgaeGrassSponges 29%MudRubble 25%

MM2,Gopro2110,12110

List of fishes observed :1-Jacks- carangidae

2-Lane Snapper - L.synagris

3- Pluma Porgy – Calamus pennatula

4-Parrotfish – Scaridae * multiple species

5-Spadefish

6-Doctorfish – Acanthuridae

7-Yellowtail Snapper – Ocyurus chrysurus

8-Trumpetfish – Aulostomidae

9-Goatfish - Mullidae

10-Yellow jack – Carangidae

Forage Species in one cast net Throw (Fajardo River)

1-Cascarua (false Pilcard)

2-Mijua( Anchovy )

3-Machuelo(Redear Sardine)

4-Thredfin Hearing ( Sardine de Altura)

5- Chicharo ( Goggle -eye Scad )

Anchovies Species in One CastFajardo River

Family : Clupeidae

QUESTIONS ?