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Fun Fact Friday! - Blue Tang Dory

ACB Fun Fact Friday! - Blue Tang Dory

Publication (DD-MM-YYYY)
15-01-2026
Creator / Author
ASEAN ENMAPS Project Management Unit
Publisher
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Contributor
GEF, UNDP, and the governments of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand
Language
  1. English
Keywords
Blue Tang, Algae Control, Coral Reef Health, ASEAN ENMAPS, Marine Protected Areas, Habitat Loss, Ecotourism
This resource provides information on the Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus), focusing on its ecological function in coral reef systems through algae grazing. It discusses threats to the species and reef habitats, including overfishing, habitat degradation, and tourism‑related pressures. This video also introduces the ASEAN ENMAPS initiative to illustrate the role of marine protected areas in supporting reef ecosystem management and the conservation of reef‑associated fish species.
ACB Flagship Initiatives, Programmes, and Projects:
  1. #WeAreASEANBiodiversity
  2. Biodiversity Conservation
KM GBF Targets:
  1. TARGET 3: Conserve 30% of Land, Waters and Seas
  2. TARGET 4: Halt Species Extinction, Protect Genetic Diversity, and Manage Human-Wildlife Conflicts
  3. TARGET 10: Enhance Biodiversity and Sustainability in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
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annemk
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