Evidence of extensive reef development and high coral cover in nearshore environments: implications for understanding coral adaptation in turbid settings

Mean coral cover has reportedly declined by over 15% during the last 30 years across the central Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Here, we present new data that documents widespread reef development within the more poorly studied turbid nearshore areas (30 m) mesophotic equivalents and may have similar pot...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2016-07, Vol.6 (1), p.29616-29616, Article 29616
Main Authors: Morgan, Kyle M, Perry, Chris T, Smithers, Scott G, Johnson, Jamie A, Daniell, James J
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Language:English
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Coral reefs
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Summary:Mean coral cover has reportedly declined by over 15% during the last 30 years across the central Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Here, we present new data that documents widespread reef development within the more poorly studied turbid nearshore areas (30 m) mesophotic equivalents and may have similar potential as refugia from large-scale disturbances.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/srep29616