pez maya end of phase presentation jan-march 2011

8/7/2019 Pez Maya end of phase presentation Jan-March 2011

1/31

Pez Maya

End of phase presentation

111


2/31

Aims and Objectives

Continuation of the MBRS Synoptic Monitoring Programme (SMP).

Daily bird monitoring

Incidental sightings programme

Continuation of weekly beach cleans within the reserve, monitoring wastecomposition and trends

English language and environmental education classes to the children of

Punta Allen

PADI Open Water Diver training for local CONANP rangers

Continuation of the National Scholarship Programme at Pez Maya, whereby

GVI Pez Maya accepts Mexican nationals on a scholarship basis into the

expedition


3/31

Families Abundance

Some results:

Corals in 111


4/31

Coral Cover


5/31

Types of predation


6/31

Coral Diseases

Bleaching

Disease


7/31

Target Adult fish - Presence of key

fish families in phase 111


8/31

Post-Hurricane Dean


9/31


10/31

Relationships


11/31

Other programmes

Beach clean

Incidental sightings

Turtles

Birds


12/31

Waste monitoring programme


13/31

Incidental sightings


14/31

Category total and grand total of incidental sightings from 051 to 111


15/31

Sharks and Turtles at PezMaya


16/31

Turtle nesting

Comparison of nests and hatchling numbers

2006-2010 Pez Maya

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Nests laid 36 16 18 22 24

Nests hatched 36 10 14 20 10

Hatchlings 4100 1178 1496 1868 934


17/31

Bird surveys

Counts give an idea of presenceand how common a species is

Identification of 127 bird species

around Pez Maya

Identified several species not

previously known to be in this area

Birds project


18/31


19/31

Your expedition innumbers 111 264 Boats for training and

monitoring 1074Tanks filled (up to week 7) 66.96kg of rubbish collected 16 Sharks

55 Rays 15 Turtles 14 Eels 6 Snakes

133 Lionfish (7 caught) 5 Crocodiles 17 Dolphins 8 Manatee


20/31

Where has the data gone?MBRS data provider - largest data

provider. Use for regional managementdecisions.

ASK - Phase and Annual reports and partof the largest Mexican coral reef database

CONANP - annual reports. Use to modifylocal and regional management strategies

OBIS SEAMAP- marine mammal, sea bird,sea turtle data

Earth Dive - individual dives, targetspecies

Coral Watch - coral bleaching

Status of the Coral Reefs - bi-annualinternational publication


21/31

SlidePapers, publications and conferences

ITMENS - The effects of bleaching in Mexico following the active 2005

hurricane season - Ponce-Taylor, D and Cameron, A. RCUK -several posters and presentations Mexican Coral Reef Symposium - several 2006 and 2009 Mesoamerican Eco-tourism Conference: GVI Mexico :una nueva

formula de turismo alternativo Ponce-Taylor, D. Arochi, C andCameron, A, 2006

Franquesa-Rinos, Albert. 2007. USING VOLUNTEERS IN A

COMPARATIVE REEF MONITORING BETWEEN A PROTECTED AREA ANDA TOURIST ZONE. 60th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. PuntaCana, Dominican Republic

Caribbean Corals in Crisis: Record Thermal Stress, Bleaching, andMortality in 2005 - collaborative efforst - in review by Nature

Melanie McField, Nadia Bood, Ana Fonseca, Alejandro Arrivillaga,Albert Franquesa Rinos and Rosa Maria Loreto Viruel. Status of theMesoamerica n Reef after the 2005 Coral Bleaching Eventin Wilkinson, C., Souter, D. (eds), 2008 Status of Caribbean CoralReefs After Bleaching and Hurricanes in 2005 Global Coral ReefMonitoring Network, and Reef and Rainforest Research Centre,Townsville, 152 p.

Juan Bezauri - Desarrollo integral de las actividades turiticas en la

Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Kaan, Quintana Roo, Mexico (book)

Where has the data gone?


22/31

Summary of trainingreceived

During your time here, and with all your work, you havegained the following training and skills

PADI Open WaterPADI Advanced Open Water

1st aid and CPR TrainedIntro to Coral Reef EcologyIdentification of over 70 fish speciesIdentification of over 45 coral speciesUse of the SMP MBRS coral reef monitoring method

Coral Watch methodology for coral health evaluationIntro to English teaching and community programmesBTEC in Biological MonitoringPADI Coral Reef Research Distinctive Specialty


23/31

You will be sent an online feedback form please take the time to fillit in:

GVI operations are feedback led

We aim to provide the best programs and need to know how we

are doing and how we can do better You can share your opinions if delighted or unhappy and offer

solutions to any issues you encountered

Opportunity to say thank you to staff in field and HO

Highlights exciting stories for website

You may win a 2 week volunteering program!

Share yourfeedback


24/31

Become a GVI Ambassador Represent GVI Help promote your programme Share YOUR travel/volunteer experience back

home Introduce GVI to local educational institutions Offered to hard working volunteers to help

them stay in touch with GVI Work with GVI staff back home Cash incentive and opportunity for free trip E-mail the Ambassador Program Manager at

[email protected] or

Share yourtime

Sh
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


25/31

Case Study: GVI

Ambassador Michael

When he started: August 2009

Projects completed: Attended a

travel expo in New York City,

visited local schools sharing her

experience, posted blogs online toassist future travelers and share

his experience

Where he is headed: Ambassador

Annual Trip next year!

Become a GVI Ambassador

Share yourtime

Sh


26/31

Share yourtimeRaise money via the GVI Charitable Trust

Spread the word and represent GVI Support your project and raise funds for GVIspartners

Plan an event Run a marathon Set up a standing order

Over 100,000 GBP of direct funding raised

each year Mexico Raising money for Punta Allen Verderecycling project and Renewable energy in PezMaya

see www.gvi.org.uk/projects /
http://www.gvi.org.uk/projects%20/http://www.justgiving.com/pezmayarenewableenergyhttp://www.gvi.org.uk/projects%20/http://www.gvi.org.uk/projects%20/


27/31

Gain newskills

Become a GVI HO Intern

Level 3 BTEC bussiness AdministrationExperience dealing with volunteers and

volunteer industryLearn about the rest of the nearly 200 projectsGVI hasWork in a fun and exciting office environmentCareer opportunities

Commitment:3 days a week for 6 months or equivalent.Expedition incentives (free expo). Availableat UK, Oz and US


28/31

Earthquake and Tsunami DisasterRelief in Japan

Most powerful earthquake to hit Japan since records

Triggering a devastating tsunami International support is needed to help those affected.The GVI Charitable Trust have started a campaign to help victims ofthis disaster. Funds will be disbursed to local organizations providing effectiverelief and services to those in need.

Visit the GVI Charitable Trust campaign todonate:

www.gvi.org.uk/projects#japanrelief
http://www.gvi.org.uk/projectshttp://www.gvi.org.uk/projects


29/31

Stay connected!

Facebook fan page

Twitter (@GVIWORLD)

Programme blog - www.gvimexico.blogspot.com


30/31

Overview

Aims and objectivesDive sitesFish data - introduction

Previous results

Benthic data - introduction Previous results

Summary of SMP Monitoring Incidental sightings data

Your contribution this phaseWhere has the date gone?Summary of training receivedFuture opportunities at GVI - keep in

touch!


31/31

Thanks for your hard work!

pez maya end of phase presentation jan-march 2011

Documents