He IEO has led new progress on the larval ecology of South Rode Tuna in the Indian OceanThrough a project called Inditun that had the support and help from different entities that contributed to their knowledge to implement it.
Thanks to this, this project that has allowed Improve the knowledge about the first phases of the life of an important species such as tuna. The results will help improve the nature conservation and fishing strategies of their populations.
The Spanish Institute for Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) has led this international study Analyzed how southern red tuna larvae grow and feed (Thunnus MacCoyii)) To improve the nature conservation and fishing strategies of this species, which is vulnerable to the changes in the marine environment.
Inditun: Study tuna to protect it
The project, In Inditun, the progress has made possible in the knowledge of ecology Of this species in the northeast of the Indian Ocean, especially in the only well -known set zone, between Java and Australia.
Is ” Oligotrophic waters, poor in nutrients, assuming a challenging environment for larvae growth and survivalDetermining factors in the success of population recruitment, “explained Raúl Laiz, researcher at the Malaga Oceanographic Center (IEO-CSIC) and project coordinator.
In addition, Inditun has evaluated How can climate change influence this delicate balanceAnticipate possible effects on the Larvenhabitat of South Rode Tuna in future phases. The generated data can also help improve the strategies of fish and fish management of this species, which are considered particularly vulnerable to the changes in the marine environment.
He Project has had the participation of universities and research centers from Spain, the United States, Chile and JapanAnd held his last meeting in April in the Oceanographic Center of Malaga (IEO-CSIC). There were also various scientific meetings to analyze the results and share knowledge with the international research community. EFE / ECOTICIA.COM