Dataset: grouper-lionfish refuge competition expt
Deployment: PIMS_Hixon

Lab experiment examining competition for refuge space between invasive lionfish and Nassau grouper.
Lead Principal Investigator: 
Mark Hixon (Oregon State University, OSU)
Scientist: 
Timothy J Pusack (Oregon State University, OSU)
BCO-DMO Data Manager: 
Shannon Rauch (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, WHOI BCO-DMO)
Current State: 
Final no updates expected
Version: 
04 June 2013
Version Date: 
2013-06-04
Description

The investigators examined the interactions between invasive lionfish and native Nassau grouper using both a manipulative field study and a controlled lab experiment. This dataset results from the lab experiment testing for evidence of competition between lionfish and Nassau grouper for refuge space/shelter.

Related Datasets from sub-project "Interactions between native Nassau grouper and invasive lionfish":
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lionfish growth

Related Publications:
Pusack, TJ. Submitted. Evidence of bioltic resistance: native Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) mitigate predator effects of invasive Pacific red lionfish (Pterois volitans) on Atlantic coral reefs. Ecological Applications.

Raymond WW, MA Albins, and TJ Pusack. In Review. Shelter competition between invasive Pacific red lionfish Pterois volitans) and native Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus). Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology.

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