Snorkeler damage to reef corals in the Maldive Islands

被引:51
作者
Allison, WR
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[1] Ma. Maadheli, Majecdhee Magu
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10.1007/BF01787454
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Q17 [水生生物学];
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071004 ;
摘要
Rapid and intensive survey methods were used to measure coral breakage by snorkelers on a Maldivian resort reef. On the most impacted section of reef, breakage over a one month period was estimated at 17% of susceptible coral cover and 7% of total coral cover.
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