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Lagoon hydrodynamics of pearl farming islands: the case of Gambier (French Polynesia)
Oriane Bruyère
IRD, UMR 9220 ENTROPIE (IRD, Univ. La Réunion, IFREMER, Univ. Nouvelle-Calédonie, CNRS), BPA5, 98948 Nouméa, New Caledonia
Romain Le Gendre
Ifremer, UMR 9220 ENTROPIE (IRD, Univ. Réunion, IFREMER, Univ. Nouvelle-Calédonie, CNRS), BP 32078, 98897 Nouméa CEDEX, New Caledonia
Vetea Liao
Direction des Ressources Marines, BP 20, 98713 Papeete, French Polynesia
IRD, UMR 9220 ENTROPIE (IRD, Univ. La Réunion, IFREMER, Univ. Nouvelle-Calédonie, CNRS), BPA5, 98948 Nouméa, New Caledonia
IRD, UMR-9220 ENTROPIE (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Université de la Réunion, IFREMER, CNRS, Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie), BP 49, 98725 Vairao, Tahiti, French Polynesia
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During 2019–2020, the lagoon and forereefs of Gambier Island (French Polynesia) were monitored with oceanographic instruments to measure lagoon hydrodynamics and ocean–lagoon water exchanges. Gambier Island is a key black pearl producer and the study goal was to understand the processes influencing spat collection of pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera, the species used to produce black pearls. The data set is provided to address local pearl farming questions and other investigations as well.
During 2019–2020, the lagoon and forereefs of Gambier Island (French Polynesia) were monitored...
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