{"id":4938,"date":"2020-03-17T04:24:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T04:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianturtleprogram.org\/?p=4938"},"modified":"2021-03-09T02:31:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T02:31:52","slug":"2020-03-survey-for-dong-mo-capture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indomyanmarconservation.org\/my\/2020-03-survey-for-dong-mo-capture\/","title":{"rendered":"Divers visit Dong Mo Lake to prepare for the capture of the Swinhoe\u2019s Softshell Turtle in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]A team of divers from Research Institute for Marine Fisheries have visited Dong Mo Lake in northern Vietnam to make investigations ready for the capture of the world\u2019s rarest turtle, Swinhoe\u2019s Softshell Turtle (Rafetus swinhoei<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Trapping will be completed in late spring and over the summer (if the current CoVID-19 crisis allows) in the two lakes that contain the species in Vietnam, Xuan Khanh and Dong Mo lakes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

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One of the divers of Research Institute for Marine Fisheries takes the plunge into Dong Mo lake. Photo by: Pham Xuan Quyen (ATP\/IMC)..<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The divers have been looking at the sediment depths and net placement options for the activity that will be carried out in partnership between the Hanoi People\u2019s Committee, Hanoi Fisheries Department, Asian Turtle Program (ATP) of Indo Myanmar Conservation (IMC) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).<\/p>\n

A number of traps have been prepared, including the deep water traps pictured, but it is not clear which will be successful as bait testing by the ATP\/IMC did not determine any preference by the species.<\/p>\n

However, this trapping is critical to determine beyond doubt the species of the animal in Xuan Khanh Lake, identified as a Rafetus swinhoei<\/em> through Environmental DNA (eDNA).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It is also crucial to confirm the sex of both individuals; we are hoping for a male and female, an outcome that will give the opportunity to breed the species. Finally, radio transmitters will be attached to track the animals within the lakes to allow monitoring and increase the understanding on their behaviour and habitat use.<\/p>\n

17th<\/sup> March 2020<\/p>\n

Press Release by: Tim McCormack – ATP\/IMC[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo gallery<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text]

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divers working for initial survey for capture plan in Dong Mo lake<\/h3>The divers of Research Institute for Marine Fisheries log their results Photo by: Pham Xuan Quyen (ATP\/IMC). <\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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divers working for initial survey for capture plan in Dong Mo lake<\/h3> \nThe teams used two boats to survey the lake and support the divers. Photo by: Pham Xuan Quyen (ATP\/IMC). \n<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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divers working for initial survey for capture plan in Dong Mo lake<\/h3>Specialist diving equipment was necessary to reach the lake bottom. Photo by: Pham Xuan Quyen (ATP\/IMC). \n<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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divers working for initial survey for capture plan in Dong Mo lake<\/h3>The size of Dong Mo means it is essential to reduce the available pace for the Rafetus before trapping. Photo by: Pham Xuan Quyen (ATP\/IMC). <\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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divers working for initial survey for capture plan in Dong Mo lake<\/h3>The weather conditions were kind and allowed for a successful day for the team! Photo by: Pham Xuan Quyen (ATP\/IMC). <\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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divers working for initial survey for capture plan in Dong Mo lake<\/h3>The team also used a fish finder to search for anything underwater which could cause problems for net placement. Photo by: Pham Xuan Quyen (ATP\/IMC). <\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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