Publication Date

1971

Series Number

Fisheries Report 9

Publisher

Department of Fisheries and Fauna Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

Two visits were made to the Monte Bello Islands in 1970 and 1971.

The aim of the visits was to examine the islands for the presence of native mammals and other fauna, and to explore the possibility of re-establishing fauna now extinct,

The first survey was carried out in conjunction with a more detailed examination of the Dampier Archipelago. The fisheries patrols vessel "Dampier" was used to reach the islands and as a base. Personnel were R. Johnstone (W.A. Museum), E.J. Little and J.D. Harman (crew of the "Dampier"), R.F. Dear and A.A, Burbidge, all from the Department of Fisheries and Fauna.

The party arrived at the islands on June 30, 1970 and departed on July 3. Only Trimouille and Hermite Islands were examined. Both islands were traversed by day and night and "Elliot" live traps and break-back traps were set using "universal" bait,

The second visit was made in conjunction with a visit to Barrow Island. Personnel were W.H. Butler (Conservation advisor to West Australian Petroleum Pty. Ltd.) and A.A. Burbidge. Cage traps baited with fish were set on Hermite Island, and visits were also made to Campbell, Alpha, North- West, Primrose and Bluebell Islands.

Number of Pages

23

Keywords

Fauna, Flora, Monte Bello islands, Western Australia

Disciplines

Animal Sciences | Botany | Entomology | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources and Conservation | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Plant Sciences

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