Terrific photos from the remote Kermadec Islands
This journal post appeared in the Australasian Fishes project journal in June 2024. Thanks @markmcg
Terrific photos from the remote Kermadec Islands
The Kermadec Islands lie about 800–1,000 km northeast of New Zealand's North Island and a similar distance southwest of Tonga. These islands, rich in marine biodiversity, have been the focus of a number of scientific expeditions.
Malcolm Francis has a profound connection with the Kermadec Islands, having visited them on five occasions. His extensive fieldwork has resulted in the recent upload of 240 observations of fishes, representing 87 species. He has just written a journal post about his Kermadec trips.
In 2011, I had the privilege of joining Malcolm on an expedition to the Kermadec Islands. This journey, documented by the Australian Museum, was a terrific opportunity to witness firsthand the pristine beauty and ecological richness of this island group.
Beyond his work in the Kermadec Islands, Malcolm has also made significant contributions to the study of White Sharks and has published 5 editions of 'Coastal Fishes of New Zealand'. His expertise in marine biology extends to maintaining the online checklist of fishes from Lord Howe, Norfolk, and the Kermadec Islands.
Thank you Malcolm for your years of ichthyological work and for being a member of the Australasian Fishes community.
Posted on June 06, 2024 01:48 PM by markmcg markmcg
You can find all my Kermadec Islands observations here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=40496&user_id=malcolm_francis
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