List of coral reef related articles, reports and other publications in alphabetical order.
List of 2777 records
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CROMBIE, R. I., D. W. STEADMAN AND J. C. BARBER,
1983
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A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF THE VERTEBRATES OF CABARITA ISLAND, ST. MARY PARISH, JAMAICA
Atoll Research Bulletin, The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. (280): 17 pp
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CROMBIE, R. I., D. W. STEADMAN AND J. C. BARBER
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1983
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A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF THE VERTEBRATES OF CABARITA ISLAND, ST. MARY PARISH, JAMAICA
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Atoll Research Bulletin, The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. (280): 17 pp
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Atoll Bulletin, fishery, coral reef, research
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Rajendran, A.D.I. and K. David,
1972
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A preliminary underwater survey of the extent of the coral reefs in and around some of the islands in the Gulf of Mannar,
p. 231-238. In: C. Mukundan and C.S. Gopinadha Pillai (eds.) Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Corals and Coral Reefs. Marine Biological Association of India, Mandapam Camp, India.
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Rajendran, A.D.I. and K. David
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1972
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A preliminary underwater survey of the extent of the coral reefs in and around some of the islands in the Gulf of Mannar,
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p. 231-238. In: C. Mukundan and C.S. Gopinadha Pillai (eds.) Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Corals and Coral Reefs. Marine Biological Association of India, Mandapam Camp, India.
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Coral reefs, Survey, Exploitation, ICRS1
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Teh, L. C. L., L. S. L. Teh and F. C. Chung,
2008
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A private management approach to coral reef conservation in Sabah, Malaysia
Biodiversity Conservation, 17(13): 3061-3077
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Teh, L. C. L., L. S. L. Teh and F. C. Chung
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2008
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A private management approach to coral reef conservation in Sabah, Malaysia
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Biodiversity Conservation, 17(13): 3061-3077
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Coral reefs · Enforcement · Malaysia, Marine protected area , Private management, Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area, Sabah, Coral Triangle
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Many marine protected areas (MPAs), particularly in developing countries, have failed because of a lack of enforcement and monitoring due to limited public funds for conservation. Private investment and management in MPAs oVers a potential solution, and has been applied with initial positive results at the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA) in Sabah, Malaysia. Conservation fees charged to visitors to Lankayan Island Dive Resort within the SIMCA have generated a sustainable source of Wnancing to meet the majority of management costs for the conservation area, which is separately managed by a private organization called Reef Guardian. The availability of adequate funds has enabled Reef Guardian to invest in personnel training and surveillance technology to enforce the rules and regulations of the conservation area. In collaboration with government enforcement agencies, Reef Guardian has reduced threats such as illegal Wshing and turtle egg poaching. As a result, there is a comparatively high abundance of commercially important Wsh, and turtle nestings at Lankayan Island have increased. Private management can be eVective in conserving biodiversity in MPAs, and may well succeed regionally in suitable locations.
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Merks, R., A. Hoekstra, J. Kaandorp and P. Sloot.,
2003
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A problem solving environment for modelling stony coral morphogenesis.
p. 639-648, In Peter M.A. Sloot, David Abramson, Alexander V. Bogdanov, Jack J. Dongarra, Albert Y. Zomaya, and Yuriy E. Gorbachev, editors, Computational Science - ICCS 2003, volume 2657 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Melbourne, Australia and St. Petersburg, Russia
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Merks, R., A. Hoekstra, J. Kaandorp and P. Sloot.
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2003
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A problem solving environment for modelling stony coral morphogenesis.
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p. 639-648, In Peter M.A. Sloot, David Abramson, Alexander V. Bogdanov, Jack J. Dongarra, Albert Y. Zomaya, and Yuriy E. Gorbachev, editors, Computational Science - ICCS 2003, volume 2657 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Melbourne, Australia and St. Petersburg, Russia
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Laplacian growth, morphogenesis, coral growth
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Apart from experimental and theoretical approaches, computer simulation is an important tool in testing hypotheses about stony coral growth. However, the construction and use of such simulation tools needs extensive computational skills and knowledge that is not available to most research biologists. Problem solving environments (PSEs) aim to provide a framework that hides implementation details and allows the user to formulate and analyse a problem in the language of the subject area. We have developed a prototypical PSE to study the morphogenesis of corals using a multi-model approach. In this paper we describe the design and implementation of this PSE, in which simulations of the coral’s shape and its environment have been combined. We will discuss the relevance of our results for the future development of PSEs for studying biological growth and morphogenesis.
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Pomeroy, R.S.,
1998
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A Process for Community-based Fisheries Co-management
Naga, The ICLARM Quarterly vol 21 (1): pp 71-76
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Pomeroy, R.S.
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1998
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A Process for Community-based Fisheries Co-management
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Naga, The ICLARM Quarterly vol 21 (1): pp 71-76
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community-based coastal resource management CBCRM), community-oriented
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There are many similarities, and some differences, between community-based coastal resource management CBCRM) and co-management. When CBCRM is considered an integral part of co-management, there is a new category of co-management which can be called community-based co-management. Community-based comanagement is people-centered, community-oriented, resources-based and partnership-based. The implementation of community-based co-management has four components: resources management, community and economic
development, capability building, and institutional support.
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Fernandesa, L., J. Daya, B. Kerrigana, D. Breena, G. De'athb, B. Mapstonec, R. Colesd, T. Doneb, H. Marsh, I. Poiner, T. Ward, D. Williams and R. Kenchington,
2009
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A process to design a network of marine no-take areas: Lessons from the Great Barrier Reef
Ocean & Coastal Management, Volume 52 (8): 439-447pp
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Fernandesa, L., J. Daya, B. Kerrigana, D. Breena, G. De'athb, B. Mapstonec, R. Colesd, T. Doneb, H. Marsh, I. Poiner, T. Ward, D. Williams and R. Kenchington
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2009
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A process to design a network of marine no-take areas: Lessons from the Great Barrier Reef
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Ocean & Coastal Management, Volume 52 (8): 439-447pp
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marine protected areas, protection and conservation, management
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In the absence of consensus on the quantity and level of zoning protection required for coral reef and lagoon ecosystems, which process can guide decision makers? The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) worked with experts in a collaborative process to develop a set of Biophysical Operational Principles to guide the design of a network of no-take areas. First, 82 expert scientists were asked to provide data and advice on the physical, biological and ecological dimensions of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. They recommended that an independent Scientific Steering Committee (the Committee) was set up. How this Committee worked successfully with the GBRMPA staff is detailed here in a manner to enable other resource managers to adopt the process if they are working in data-limited marine environments.
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Lydecker, R. and M. Podlich,
1999
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A profile of recreational boating in the United States.
In: Cicin- Sain, B., R.W. Knecht, and N. Foster (eds.), Trends and Future Challenges for U.S. National Ocean and Coastal Policy: Workshop, Washington, DC., MD: U. of Delaware and NOAA. pp. 81-84.
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Lydecker, R. and M. Podlich
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1999
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A profile of recreational boating in the United States.
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In: Cicin- Sain, B., R.W. Knecht, and N. Foster (eds.), Trends and Future Challenges for U.S. National Ocean and Coastal Policy: Workshop, Washington, DC., MD: U. of Delaware and NOAA. pp. 81-84.
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tourism, boat, ship, recreation, reef use
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Bain, J.R. and S.R. Humphrey,
1982
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A Profile of the Endangered Species of Thailand. Vol. 1. Through Birds.
Office of Ecological Services, Florida State Museum, Gainseville, Florida, Report 4.
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Bain, J.R. and S.R. Humphrey
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1982
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A Profile of the Endangered Species of Thailand. Vol. 1. Through Birds.
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Office of Ecological Services, Florida State Museum, Gainseville, Florida, Report 4.
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Endangered species, Birds, Species list
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Brunckhorst, D. (ed),
1994
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A proposed approach for studying ecological and socio-economic impacts of alternative access management strategies for marine protected areas.
In: Marine protected areas and biosphere reserves: Towards a new paradigm, Australian Nature Conservation Agency, Canberra, 45-65pp.
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Brunckhorst, D. (ed)
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1994
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A proposed approach for studying ecological and socio-economic impacts of alternative access management strategies for marine protected areas.
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In: Marine protected areas and biosphere reserves: Towards a new paradigm, Australian Nature Conservation Agency, Canberra, 45-65pp.
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marine resource management, ecosystem, ICM, LME
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Pollard, D.A.,
1977
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A proposed Lord Howe Island Marine Reserve: protecting the southernmost coral reef in the World
Collected Abstracts and Papers of the International Conference on Marine Parks and Reserves. Tokyo, 12-14 May 1975. Sabiura Marine Park Research Station, Japan.
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Pollard, D.A.
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1977
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A proposed Lord Howe Island Marine Reserve: protecting the southernmost coral reef in the World
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Collected Abstracts and Papers of the International Conference on Marine Parks and Reserves. Tokyo, 12-14 May 1975. Sabiura Marine Park Research Station, Japan.
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Marine reserve, Marine park, Resource management
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Segal, B. and C.B. Castro,
1999
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A proposed method for coral cover assessment: A case study in Albrolhos, Brazil.
In: Proceedings of the International Conference of Scientific Aspects of Coral Reef Assessment, monitoring, and Restoration. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: April 14-16, 1999. Pp 487
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Segal, B. and C.B. Castro
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1999
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A proposed method for coral cover assessment: A case study in Albrolhos, Brazil.
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In: Proceedings of the International Conference of Scientific Aspects of Coral Reef Assessment, monitoring, and Restoration. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: April 14-16, 1999. Pp 487
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Littler,M. M. and D.S. Littler,
2005
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A proposed sustainable coral-reef management model.
p. 262-285. In: G.A. Krupnick and W.J. Kress (eds). Plant conservation: a natural history approach. The University of Chicago Press, South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL.
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Littler,M. M. and D.S. Littler
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2005
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A proposed sustainable coral-reef management model.
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p. 262-285. In: G.A. Krupnick and W.J. Kress (eds). Plant conservation: a natural history approach. The University of Chicago Press, South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL.
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nutrient enrichment relative dominance model
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Salm, R.V.,
1984
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A protected areas system for the conservation of Indonesia's marine environment
Vol. 1, IUCN/WWF Conservation for Development Programme, Bogor. 22 pp.
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Salm, R.V.
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1984
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A protected areas system for the conservation of Indonesia's marine environment
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Vol. 1, IUCN/WWF Conservation for Development Programme, Bogor. 22 pp.
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Protected area, Conservation, Resource management
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Miller, I. and R. Muller,
1997
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A quality control procedure for observer agreement of manta tow benthic cover estimates,
p. 1475-1478. In: H.A. Lessios and I.G. Macintyre (eds.) Proceedings of the 8th International Coral Reef Symposium Vol. 2. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama.
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Miller, I. and R. Muller
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1997
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A quality control procedure for observer agreement of manta tow benthic cover estimates,
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p. 1475-1478. In: H.A. Lessios and I.G. Macintyre (eds.) Proceedings of the 8th International Coral Reef Symposium Vol. 2. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama.
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Method, Manta tow, Training, Sampling error, ICRS8
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Ross, M. and G. Hodgson,
1982
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A quantitative study of hermatypic coral diversity and zonation at Apo Reef, Mindoro, Philippines,
p. 281-291. In: E.D. Gomez, C.E. Birkeland, R.W. Buddemeier, R.E. Johannes, J.A. Marsh, Jr. and R.T. Tsuda (eds.) Proceedings of the 4th International Coral Reef Symposium Vol. 2. Marine Science Center, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines.
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Ross, M. and G. Hodgson
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1982
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A quantitative study of hermatypic coral diversity and zonation at Apo Reef, Mindoro, Philippines,
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p. 281-291. In: E.D. Gomez, C.E. Birkeland, R.W. Buddemeier, R.E. Johannes, J.A. Marsh, Jr. and R.T. Tsuda (eds.) Proceedings of the 4th International Coral Reef Symposium Vol. 2. Marine Science Center, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines.
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Corals, Zonation, Diversity, Hermatypic corals, ICRS4
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Hard copies of this symposium proceedings may be purchased from
The Marine Science Institute, College of Science, University of the Philippines,
Velasquez St., Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
Tel: (63 2) 922-3959 Fax: (63 2) 924-7678
msi.publications@upmsi.ph
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The leeward fringing reef of Apo Island was subjectively divided into seven biotopes from the shoreward
margin to 35 m depth, Using scuba, one 300 m transect was placed along the depth contour corresponding to the
central axis of each biotope. and then point-sampled every 0.5 m. One hundred and ninety-seven species in 41
genera of hermatypic corals were sampled. The species-colony curve is used to define an adequate sample size. On
the basis of differences in species composition, growth form and diversity levels, the reef was divided into two major
communities, the reef flat and the outer reef slope, separated by a transition biotope, the reef crest. The reef
flat is characterized by a low species diversity and the dominance of ramose species, apparently well adapted to
strong abiotic and biotic stress. The outer reef slope is characterized by a high species diversity and the
predominance of plate and encrusting growth forms. Below 15 m, decreasing light, and substrate effects appear
to decrease species diversity.
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Yeemin, T., S. Sudara and A. Chamapun,
1994
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A quantitative study of the Scleractinian coral communities of Tao Island, Gulf of Thailand,
p. 51-60. In S. sudara, C.R. Wilkinson and L.M. Chou (eds.) Proceedings, Third ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Volume 2: Research papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 720 p.
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Yeemin, T., S. Sudara and A. Chamapun
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1994
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A quantitative study of the Scleractinian coral communities of Tao Island, Gulf of Thailand,
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p. 51-60. In S. sudara, C.R. Wilkinson and L.M. Chou (eds.) Proceedings, Third ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Volume 2: Research papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 720 p.
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Coral cover, Diversity, Community structure, Zonation
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Pido, M.D., R.S. Pomeroy, L.R. Garces and M.B. Carlos,
1997
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A Rapid Appraisal Approach to Evaluation of Community-Level Fisheries Management Systems: Framework and Field Application at Selected Coastal Fishing Villages in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Coastal Management Vol. 25, No. 2, pp 183-204.
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Pido, M.D., R.S. Pomeroy, L.R. Garces and M.B. Carlos
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1997
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A Rapid Appraisal Approach to Evaluation of Community-Level Fisheries Management Systems: Framework and Field Application at Selected Coastal Fishing Villages in the Philippines and Indonesia.
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Coastal Management Vol. 25, No. 2, pp 183-204.
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community based management, fisheries management, rapid rural, appraisal
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Among the recent attempts to use the Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) techniques
traditionally employed in agriculture and other terrestrial resource systems is in the
evaluation of the coastal and marine fisheries’ environments. One of these
approaches is called Rapid Appraisal of Fisheries Management Systems (RAFMS)
which was developed at the International Center for Living Aquatic Resources
Management (ICLARM). The RAFMS is a diagnostic tool designed to quickly
document and evaluate the operating fisheries management systems both formal and
informal at the community level. As a critical first step in diagnosing the existing
types of community-level fisheries management systems, the RAFMS shall provide
general information on their essential features, operations and impacts. Given
limited funds, time, and research personnel, it is not always possible to conduct indepth
studies of community-based fisheries resource management systems at a
specific site or across a country. While the RAFMS is no substitute for more detailed
studies, it can provide cost-effective information and a research and/or policy
direction for further study. This paper first describes the framework of the RAFMS.
Then, it provides examples of output from RAFMS generated through field
applications in the fishing villages of Ulugan Bay and Binunsalian Bay in Palawan
Island, Philippines and Nolloth Village in Saparua Island, Indonesia. The RAFMS
was found useful in generating information for use of the outside experts, the local
researchers and the residents of the fishing communities. The outputs from the field
application in the Philippines and Indonesia are now being used for various
planning, project development and research purposes.
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Fonseca E., A.C.,
2003
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A rapid assessment at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, 1999 (Part 1: stony corals and algae).
Pp. 248-257 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Fonseca E., A.C.
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2003
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Title
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A rapid assessment at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, 1999 (Part 1: stony corals and algae).
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Pp. 248-257 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Live stony coral cover, which has deteriorated in Costa Rica's Cahuita National
Park, was 2-3% in three reefs during October 1999. About eight percent of all “large”
scleractinians (≥25 cm in diameter) were diseased. The number of scleractinian species
and the densities of recruits and Diadema antillarum were greatest in a carbonate
hardground, where total (recent + old) partial-colony mortality of large scleractinians and
macroalgal abundance were lowest. Colonies of Acropora palmata that were mostly dead
were found only in a shallow patch reef where old partial-colony mortality was highest
and where the largest corals were found. Recent partial-colony mortality was lowest in an
outer fore-reef habitat. Recovery of deforested watersheds, the main source of the
sediment stress in this and other reef systems on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, is
urgently required.
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783.
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Fonseca E., A.C. and C. Gamboa,
2003
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A rapid assessment at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, 1999 (Part 2: reef fishes).
Pp. 258-266 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Fonseca E., A.C. and C. Gamboa
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Year
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2003
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Title
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A rapid assessment at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, 1999 (Part 2: reef fishes).
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Pp. 258-266 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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In Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park, fish density, diversity and size were
greater in two shallow (<6 m) reefs, where topographic complexity and macroalgal
abundance and height were higher and where density of Diadema antillarum and fishing
pressures were lower than in a hardground at 7 m. Apparently there has been a slight
improvement in the status of the lagoonal fish community since the implementation of
fishing restrictions in 1978.
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784.
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Chiappone, M., K. Sullivan-Sealy, G. Bustamante, and J. Tschirky,
1999
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A rapid assessment of coral reef community structure and diversity patterns at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
In: Proceedings of the International Conference of Scientific Aspects of Coral Reef Assessment, monitoring, and Restoration. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: April 14-16, 1999. Pp 373
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Author
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Chiappone, M., K. Sullivan-Sealy, G. Bustamante, and J. Tschirky
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Year
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1999
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Title
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A rapid assessment of coral reef community structure and diversity patterns at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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In: Proceedings of the International Conference of Scientific Aspects of Coral Reef Assessment, monitoring, and Restoration. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: April 14-16, 1999. Pp 373
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785.
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Nemeth, R.S., A. Quandt, L. Requa, J. P. Rothenberger and M. Taylor,
2003
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A rapid assessment of coral reefs in the Virgin Islands (Part 1: stony corals and algae).
Pp. 544-564 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Nemeth, R.S., A. Quandt, L. Requa, J. P. Rothenberger and M. Taylor
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2003
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Title
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A rapid assessment of coral reefs in the Virgin Islands (Part 1: stony corals and algae).
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Pp. 544-564 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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The Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) benthos protocol was
conducted in depths of 3-14 m at 22 coral reef sites in the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix,
St. Thomas, St. John) and the British Virgin Islands (Anegada, Guana Island and Virgin
Gorda). Live stony coral cover averaged between 10% and 35% in 85% percent of the
sites. The size of colonies ≥25 cm in diameter averaged 55 cm and their composition was
dominated by the genus Montastraea. Coral recruitment varied considerably among sites
and was dominated by species that brood their larvae. Nearly all sites had stony corals
that were affected by disease, bleaching or damaged by fish bites. Mean values for total
(recent + old) partial mortality exceeded 40% of colony surfaces in eight sites and were
between 20% and 40% for the remainder. The abundance of “standing dead” stony corals
was typically less than 1.5%. The relative abundance of macroalgae exceeded 30% in 15
of 22 sites and macroalgae were dominated by Dictyota.
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786.
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Nemeth, R.S., L. D. Whaylen and C. V. Pattengill-Semmens,
2003
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A rapid assessment of coral reefs in the Virgin Islands (Part 2: fishes)
Pp. 566-589 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Author
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Nemeth, R.S., L. D. Whaylen and C. V. Pattengill-Semmens
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Year
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2003
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Title
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A rapid assessment of coral reefs in the Virgin Islands (Part 2: fishes)
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Pp. 566-589 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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AGRRA status report 2003 , monitoring, management Caribbean
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The Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) fish survey was
conducted in depths of 3-14 m at 22 coral reef sites in the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix,
St. John, St. Thomas) and the British Virgin Islands (Anegada, Guana Island, Virgin
Gorda). Total fish species richness, determined by using the roving diver technique was
72-160 species. A total of 14,441 fish from 54 species of selected families were counted
in belt transects. The select fish fauna was dominated by the Scaridae (35%),
Acanthuridae (35%) and Haemulidae (16%). Key herbivorous fish densities among sites
ranged from ~4-49 fish/100m2 for scarids and from 1-60 fish/100m2 for acanthurids.
Predatory fish densities among sites ranged from 0.2-5.5 fish/100m2 for serranids and
from 0-11.5 fish/100m2 for lutjanids. The density of large herbivorous fishes showed a
significant negative relationship with macroalgal index and with the percent of coral
colonies occupied by territorial damselfish. Also significant were the positive
relationships between total fish species richness and coral cover, between chaetodontid
density and total fish species richness, and between pomacanthid density and depth.
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788.
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Feingold, J.S., S. L. Thornton, K. W. Banks, N. J. Gasman, D. Gilliam, P. Fletcher and C. Avila,
2003
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A rapid assessment of coral reefs near Hopetown, Abaco Islands, Bahamas (stony corals and algae).
Pp. 58-75 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Author
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Feingold, J.S., S. L. Thornton, K. W. Banks, N. J. Gasman, D. Gilliam, P. Fletcher and C. Avila
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Year
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2003
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Title
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A rapid assessment of coral reefs near Hopetown, Abaco Islands, Bahamas (stony corals and algae).
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Source
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Pp. 58-75 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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AGRRA status report 2003 , monitoring, management Caribbean
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Coral reefs at 13 sites ranging in depth from 1-16 m near Hopetown, Abaco
Islands, Bahamas were surveyed utilizing the Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment
(AGRRA) benthos protocol. A total of 35 species of scleractinian corals and 2 species of
calcareous hydrocorals were observed. The overall coral cover averaged just over 14%.
Among corals that were at least 10 cm in diameter, small colonies (<40 cm diameter)
predominated in all sites except for the Fowl Cay pinnacles where 68% were larger than
60 cm in diameter. Large colonies (>40 cm diameter) were also found in the Lynyard Cay
spur-and-groove formations and the Sandy Cay fore reef. Zero-4% of the colonies were
affected by disease. Total (recent + old) partial-colony mortality ranged from 9-31%
(both extreme values being found in outer reef crests). Turf algae were the most common
algal functional group overall. Macroalgae were ubiquitous, however, with relative
abundance values of about 25-47%. Macroalgal indices (a proxy for biomass) ranged
from 64 in the Sandy Cay back reef to 184 in the Fowl Cay outer reef crest.
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790.
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Pattengill-Semmens, C.V. and S. R. Gittings,
2003
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A rapid assessment of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (stony corals, algae and fishes).
Pp. 500-510 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Author
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Pattengill-Semmens, C.V. and S. R. Gittings
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Year
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2003
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Title
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A rapid assessment of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (stony corals, algae and fishes).
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Source
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Pp. 500-510 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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AGRRA status report 2003 , monitoring, management Caribbean
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Benthic and fish communities at one site on each of the East and West Flower
Garden Banks were assessed using the Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment
(AGRRA) protocol in August 1999. Surveys at 20-28 m revealed high coral cover
(~50%) dominated by large (mean diameter 81-93 cm) healthy corals with total (recent +
old) partial-colony mortality values averaging 13%. Turf algae were the dominant algal
functional group and the mean relative abundance of macroalgae was <10%. The large
abundance, size and biomass of many fishes reflected the low fishing pressure on the
Banks. Due to their near-pristine condition, the Flower Garden Banks data will prove to
be a valuable component in the rapid assessment database and its resulting determination
of regional reef condition.
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791.
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Deschamps, A., A. Desrochers and K. D. Klomp,
2003
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A rapid assessment of the Horseshoe Reef, Tobago Cays Marine Park, St. Vincent, West Indies (stony corals, algae and fishes).
Pp. 438-458 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Author
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Deschamps, A., A. Desrochers and K. D. Klomp
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Year
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2003
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Title
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A rapid assessment of the Horseshoe Reef, Tobago Cays Marine Park, St. Vincent, West Indies (stony corals, algae and fishes).
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Source
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Pp. 438-458 in J.C. Lang (ed.), Status of Coral Reefs in the western Atlantic: Results of initial Surveys, Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Program. Atoll Research Bulletin 496.
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Keywords
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AGRRA status report 2003 , monitoring, management Caribbean
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Caption
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Abstract
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Fore reefs at Horseshoe Reef, Tobago Cays, had an average live stony-coral cover
of 30% at 3-4 m and nearly 40% at 9-11 m in June 1999. “Large corals” (≥25 cm
maximum diameter) were dominated by Montastraea annularis, Porites astreoides and P.
porites. However, live colonies of Acropora palmata, which once flourished in the highenergy
shallow-reef zones, had virtually disappeared. The maximum diameter of large reef
corals averaged 58 cm which may be indicative of steady juvenile replenishment. The low
values of recent partial-colony mortality (≤3%) and minor disease occurrences (≤6% of
colonies) at all sites indicated that the large corals on Horseshoe Reef had experienced no
major recent disturbance events. Pale, or partially bleached, colonies on the deeper reefs
(about 10% of large corals) were probably still recovering from the 1998 mass bleaching
event. Algal communities in the shallower reefs were dominated by crustose coralline
algae (>50% relative abundance) whereas macroalgae (mainly Halimeda and Dictyota)
were slightly more abundant than crustose corallines at 9-11 m. Diadema antillarum was
uncommon in the deeper reefs but moderately abundant at 3-4 m. Eighty-one species of
fish were recorded at Horseshoe Reef. The assemblage of censused fishes was dominated
by herbivorous scarids (parrotfishes) and acanthurids (surgeonfishes). Herbivores, scarids
in particular, also accounted for most of the censused fish biomass on the reef.
Commercially valuable serranids, lutjanids and haemulids (groupers, snappers, grunts)
were present in low densities (<1 individual/100m2), indicative of overfishing.
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792.
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Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen (eds),
1998
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A Rapid Biodiversity Assessment of the Coral Reefs of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
RAP Working Paper #11, Conservation International, Washington DC
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Author
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Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen (eds)
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Year
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1998
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Title
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A Rapid Biodiversity Assessment of the Coral Reefs of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
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Source
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RAP Working Paper #11, Conservation International, Washington DC
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Keywords
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reef status assessment
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793.
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Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen (eds).,
1998
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A rapid biodiversity assessment of the coral reefs of Milne Bay province, Papua New Guinea.
RAP Working Papers 11, Conservation International, Washington D.C. 110p.
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Author
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Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen (eds).
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Year
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1998
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Title
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A rapid biodiversity assessment of the coral reefs of Milne Bay province, Papua New Guinea.
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Source
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RAP Working Papers 11, Conservation International, Washington D.C. 110p.
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Keywords
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biodiversity assessment, coral reef monitoring
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794.
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Preskitt L.B., P.S. Vroom and C.M. Smith.,
2004
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A rapid ecological assessment (REA) quantitative survey method for benthic algae using photoquadrats with SCUBA.
Pacific Science 58: 201-209
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Author
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Preskitt L.B., P.S. Vroom and C.M. Smith.
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Year
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2004
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Title
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A rapid ecological assessment (REA) quantitative survey method for benthic algae using photoquadrats with SCUBA.
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Source
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Pacific Science 58: 201-209
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Abstract
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The challenge of assessing seldom-visited, benthic substrates has
created the need for a method to describe benthic communities quickly and efficiently.
Macroscale rapid ecological assessments (REAs) of algal assemblages
provide managers of coral reefs and other benthic ecosystems with the fundamental
descriptive data necessary for continued yearly monitoring studies. The
high cost of monitoring marine communities, especially remote sites, coupled
with the time limitations imposed by scuba, require that statistically valid data be
collected as quickly as possible. A photoquadrat method using a digital camera,
computer software for photographic analysis, and minimal data collection in
the field was compared with the conventional method of point-intersect (grid)
quadrats in estimating percentage cover in subtidal benthic communities. In
timed studies, photoquadrats yielded twice the number of quadrats (and an almost
infinite number of data points) as conventional methods, provided permanent
historical records of each site, and minimized observer bias by having only
one observer identifying algae in the field. However, photoquadrats required
more post-collection computer analyses of digital photographs than conventional
methods. In the manual method, observer bias in algal identification can occur
depending on the degree of experience of individual divers. On the other hand,
photoquadrats rely on one observer in the field and one observer in the laboratory,
standardizing algal identification. Overall, photoquadrats do not yield the
finer resolution in diversity that was found using point-intersect quadrats but do
provide a more precise estimate of percentage cover of the abundant species, as
well as establishing a permanent visual record in the time allowed by work with
other teams.
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795.
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Sullivan, K.M. and M. Chiappone,
1994
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A Rapid Ecological Assessment of the Montego Bay Marine Park, Jamaica.
The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia. 86 p.
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Author
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Sullivan, K.M. and M. Chiappone
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Year
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1994
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Title
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A Rapid Ecological Assessment of the Montego Bay Marine Park, Jamaica.
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Source
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The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia. 86 p.
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Keywords
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Assessment, Marine park, Resource management, Conservation
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796.
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Hinds, V.J.,
1971
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A rapid fisheries reconnaissance in the Tokelau Islands, August 18-25, 1971.
South Pacific Commission, Noumea, New Caledonia. 8 p. + appendix
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Author
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Hinds, V.J.
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Year
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1971
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Title
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A rapid fisheries reconnaissance in the Tokelau Islands, August 18-25, 1971.
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Source
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South Pacific Commission, Noumea, New Caledonia. 8 p. + appendix
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Keywords
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coral reef Fisheries, Rapid assessment
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Abstract
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797.
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Allen, G. R., J. P. Kinch, S. A. McKenna, and P. Seeto (Eds.).,
2003
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A Rapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea—Survey II (2000).
RAP Bulletin of Biological Assessment 29. Conservation International, Washington, DC, USA.
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Author
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Allen, G. R., J. P. Kinch, S. A. McKenna, and P. Seeto (Eds.).
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Year
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2003
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Title
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A Rapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea—Survey II (2000).
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Source
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RAP Bulletin of Biological Assessment 29. Conservation International, Washington, DC, USA.
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Keywords
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Conservation International, monitoring, RAP, PNG
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Abstract
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This report presents the results of a rapid field assessment of Milne Bay Province, which encompasses the extreme southeastern tip of mainland Papua New Guinea and an extensive offshore area immediately eastward. It covers approximately 265,000 square kilometres, mostly situated in the Solomon Sea, an area heavily dotted with islands and shoals separating PNG from the neighboring Solomon Islands. The province includes three major mainland districts: a 130-km long stretch on the south coast extending between Samarai and Orangerie Bay, Milne
Bay proper, and Goodenough Bay, lying immediately northward, and the adjacent southeastern part of Collingwood Bay. Major islands or island groups include the D’Entrecasteaux Islands, Trobriand Islands, Woodlark Island, Egum Atoll, and the Louisiade Archipelago including Rossel Island, Sudest Island, Misima Island, Calvados Chain, Conflict Group, Engineer Group, Sideia Island, and Basilaki Island. In addition, there is a host of widely scattered smaller islands. The entire area is characterized by an extensive and complex system of submerged and emergent coral reefs. A previous Marine RAP was conducted at Milne Bay Province during October–November 1997. Survey locations included Milne Bay proper, East Cape area, D’Entrecasteaux Islands, Engineer Group, Conflict Group, Nuakata region, and the southern tier of islands including Samarai, Sideia, and Basilaki. Due to the successful outcome of the first survey, the Milne Bay
Provincial Government invited CI to undertake an additional survey, with emphasis on sites that were not visited previously. Consequently, the focus of the 2000 RAP was Goodenough and Collingwood bays on the mainland, as well as selected offshore locations including the Amphlett Islands, D’Entrecasteaux Islands, Rossel Island, Sudest Island, and Calvados Chain in the Louisiade Archipelago.
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798.
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Dutra, G.F., G.R. Allen, T. Werner, and S. A. McKenna (Eds.).,
2005
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A Rapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of the Abrolhos Bank,
Bahia, Brazil.
RAP Bulletin of Biological Assessment 38. Conservation International, Washington, DC, USA.
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Author
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Dutra, G.F., G.R. Allen, T. Werner, and S. A. McKenna (Eds.).
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2005
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A Rapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of the Abrolhos Bank,
Bahia, Brazil.
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RAP Bulletin of Biological Assessment 38. Conservation International, Washington, DC, USA.
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coral reef monitoring taxanomic RAP
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Abstract
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The Abrolhos Bank, in Southern Bahia, Brazil, consists of a 200 km-wide expansion of the
continental platform, covering about 46,000 square kilometers. There are extensive mangroves,
seagrass and algae bottoms, submerged and emergent coral reefs, and a group of small volcanic
islands that comprises the Abrolhos Archipelago. The region’s coral reef biodiversity is the
highest registered in the Southern Atlantic, harboring large populations of Brazilian endemic
coral and reef fish species. Abrolhos is characterized by a relict coral fauna that appears to have
a relatively higher tolerance to muddy conditions than that of other regions.
The Marine RAP survey team assessed 45 sites over an 18-day period (11–28 February 2000),
including 19 expert specialists from Brazilian universities, NGOs and the Brazilian Government.
At each site, an underwater inventory was made of six faunal groups selected to serve as
indicators of overall biodiversity. The faunel groups included corals, fishes, algae, polychaete
worms, molluscs, and crustaceans (the last three groups were analyzed only on bottom-sediment
samples). In addition to the species inventory, bottom-sediment samples were taken in
the immediate vicinity of the reefs. Observations and data on reef fisheries were also gathered
by a fisheries scientist who evaluated the abundance and size of the main target species at each
site. Additionally, the knowledge about species occurrences from other papers, were compiled
by specialists producing a more complete list of species for the region.
Nearly 1300 species were registered for the six biological groups surveyed, with the
following distribution: 39 anthozoans of 21 families; 266 fishes of 79 families; 100 algae of 31
families; 90 polychaete worms of 37 families; 293 molluscs of 80 families; and 535 crustaceans
of 116 families. Three algae, 17 mollusc and 11 crustacean species were registered for the first
time in Brazil. Fifteen algae, 2 coral, 86 polychaete, 23 crustacean, and near 100 fish species
were registered for the first time in the Abrolhos Bank. At least 17 mollusc and one fish species
were new to science and are being descripted. Other groups such as some polychaete worms
and crustacean (Ostracoda, Stomatopoda, Tanaidacea, Cumacea, Isopoda and Asellota) have
also potentially new species but the absence of taxonomists for them did not allow an accurate
estimation. Data gathered on abundance and size of reef fishes indicates that the implemented
portion of the park shows positive signs of protection, at least for some families. Sand and
mud are the most common bottom sediments surrounding the reefs surveyed in the Abrolhos
region. Coarse (gravel) sediments are relatively uncommon. High levels of siliciclastic-dominated
sediments were not evident in most samples gathered during the RAP survey, probably
because bottom samples were collected close to reefs and therefore contained bioclastic material
from reef organisms, rather than sediment transported from shore. Muddy sediments were
mostly of biogenic origin, probably resulting from bioerosional activities of various boring
organisms.
The major concerns for the long-term maintenance of the mosaic of marine and
coastal ecosystems of the Abrolhos Bank are the insufficient representation of key biodiverse
areas, lack of implementation and compliance to the laws or regulations of the currently existing
MPA network, overall inefficient fisheries management and the large industrial projects
related to the cellulose and oil industries. The following fifteen recommendations are made to
deal with these threats. 1) Expand the representation of key biodiverse areas into the existing
Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
network of marine protected areas of the Abrolhos; 2) Implement
the largest marine protected area of the Abrolhos Bank,
the Ponta da Baleia/Abrolhos Environmental Protected Area;
3) Enforce the fully protected areas of the Abrolhos Bank;
4) Improve existing partnerships with governmental and
non-governmental organizations in order to integrate marine
and coastal resources management; 5) Develop financial
mechanisms to support coastal and marine conservation;
6) Enforce existing laws and enact more effective laws to regulate
fishing activities; 7) Identify major sources of sediments
that reach coral reefs and determine the extent (and scale)
that sedimentation is affecting coral growth and recruitment;
8) Conduct additional biological surveys in other areas of the
Abrolhos Bank; 9) Implement additional conservation programs
for endangered marine life; 10) Expand and integrate
current environmental monitoring programs; 11) Implement
a national environmental awareness campaign focusing on
marine ecosystems; 12) Strengthen community participation
in conservation planning and management; 13) Regulate the
oil and gas exploration, and mining; 14) Establish best-practices
policies for companies operating in the region;
15) Regulate tourism/whale watching. These activities will be
the main focus of CI and partners in the following years.
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Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen (eds.),
2000
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A rapid marine biodiversity assessment of the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines.
RAP Bull. Biol. Assess. 17. Washington, DC: Conservation International. 129 p.
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Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen (eds.)
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2000
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A rapid marine biodiversity assessment of the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines.
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RAP Bull. Biol. Assess. 17. Washington, DC: Conservation International. 129 p.
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Keywords
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coral reef, fish, species, monitoring
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McKenna, S. A. and G.R. Allen (eds.),
2005
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A Rapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of the Coral Reefs of Northwest Madagascar.
Bulletin of the Rapid Assessment Program 31, Conservation International, Washington, DC.
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Author
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McKenna, S. A. and G.R. Allen (eds.)
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Year
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2005
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Title
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A Rapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of the Coral Reefs of Northwest Madagascar.
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Source
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Bulletin of the Rapid Assessment Program 31, Conservation International, Washington, DC.
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Keywords
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coral reef monitoring taxanomic RAP
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Abstract
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The reefs of northwestern Madagascar are relatively remote;
hence the shortage of basic biological information on
them. Nevertheless, the survey indicated that the area has
good potential for conservation initiatives, including the
establishment of MPAs. Notable results from the RAP
survey include:
• Corals: 318 coral species were recorded at sites surveyed,
including seven new species and many range extensions.
This total greatly exceeds previous estimates and
approximates the predicted total of 340 species for the
entire western Indian Ocean.
• Molluscs: 525 molluscs were recorded, which is similar
to areas that are much closer to the “Coral Triangle”
center of marine diversity in the Indo-Australian region.
• Reef Fishes: A total of 463 species were recorded
including two new species of damselfishes (family
Pomacentridae). A review of the literature, combined
with results of the current RAP survey, reveal a total reef
fish fauna for Madagascar of 752 species.
• Reef Fisheries: About 55 reef fish species are targeted
by local fishers. The most common families include
Serranidae, Lutjanidae, Caesionidae, Lethrinidae,
Haemulidae, and Scaridae. Shark stocks appear to be
declining, a trend that has been observed over several
years. Stocks of commercially important holothurians
also appear to be scarce.
• Reef Condition: Based on CI’s comparative reef
condition rank (RCR), the majority of the reef sites
surveyed were in relatively good condition. The most
frequently observed damage was from the coral predator
Acanthaster plancii and appeared to be localized.
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