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Effects of a sediment plume on a coral reef, Palau, Micronesia

Australian Institute of Marine Science
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Attribution: Format for citation of metadata sourced from Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in a list of reference is as follows: "Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). (2009). Effects of a sediment plume on a coral reef, Palau, Micronesia. https://apps.aims.gov.au/metadata/view/b596e410-c128-4ae6-84bb-f6426de77fa2, accessed[date-of-access]".

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The effects of a sediment plume and sedimentation damage on diverse coral reefs off the Diongradid watershed in Ngardmau, Palau, Micronesia, in October 2005 were documented.Over a 2-week period, sedimentation rates (from sediment traps) and salinity were measured.Damage observed included mortality, sediment anoxia, signs of bleaching and necrosis. Production of mucus in some species seemed to effective remove sediment.
To document the effects of a sediment plume and sedimentation damage on diverse coral reefs.
Coral species observed to have been affected were Acropora spp., Galaxea fascicularis, massive Porites, Porites rus. Other affected species included sponges, ascidians and Halimeda.

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Fabricius, Katharina E, Dr (Principal Investigator)

Modified: 19 09 2025

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Selective mortality in coastal reef organisms from an acute sedimentation event: Fabricius KE, Golbuu Y and Victor S (2007) Selective mortality in coastal reef organisms from an acute sedimentation event. Coral Reefs 26: 69.

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