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International Introductions of
Epinephelus merra Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Tinker, S.W. 1978 | ||||
| To: | Hawaii | ||||
| FAO area: | Pacific, Eastern Central | ||||
| From: | Moorea, Society Islands | ||||
| FAO area: | Pacific, Eastern Central | ||||
| Year: | 1956 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
| Introduced by: | government | ||||
| Reason: | fisheries | ||||
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| Comments: | About 1,631 individuals were introduced (Ref. 1972). Introduced to the following areas of Hawaii: off Moku O Loe in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu and Waininii, Kauai (1956); and in Maunalua Bay, Oahu (1961). Introduction was not successful (Ref. 6349). Also Ref. 6362. Ref: Tinker, S.W., 1978 | ||||
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