Macroalgae may be a misleading indicator of coral reef health

Abstract

Climate change and human disturbance threatens coral reefs across the Pacific, yet even within the field of marine conservation, there is little consensus on what characterizes a “healthy” reef. Benthic cover, particularly... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Sara Cannon (University of British Columbia)
  2. Simon Donner (University of British Columbia)
  3. Douglas Fenner (Consultant)
  4. Maria Beger (University of Leeds)

Topic Areas

Topics: Conservation and management of tropical marine ecosystems , Topics: Effective marine conservation planning , Topics: The marine conservation community

Session

OS-10B » Conservation and Management 7 (10:00 - Thursday, 28th June, FJ Event Hall)