Black marlin
Dr Eric Lawrey (eAtlas (Australian Institute of Marine Science)), NESP TWQ 3.3.3, Peter Speare, Dave Welch, Andy Warmbrunn, Martin Russell, Nadeena Beck
Description
This map shows the connectivity of Black marlin in the Great Barrier Reef and its surrounding areas: Torres Strait, Coral Sea and Great Sandy regions. The arrows indicate the strength and nature of the connection between the regions. This map is intended to identify where one region is dependent on a neighbouring region.
Additional notes: Active dispersal from reproductive animals greater than 10 years old. Annual breeding area near Lizard Island/Ribbon reefs. Adults disperse. Juveniles tend to migrate south through the GBR and further. For additional Coral Sea and North Australia content please reference: Expert source: Parks Australia staff - Andy Warmbrunn, Martin Russell, Nadeena Beck. Supporting data: submissions to Australian Marine Park Management plan consultation
The data for this map was developed based on expert opinion (Peter Speare, Dave Welch, Andy Warmbrunn, Martin Russell, Nadeena Beck).