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Hermatypic corals of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island, north-western Australia

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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). Hermatypic corals of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island, north-western Australia. https://apps.aims.gov.au/metadata/view/24f35165-332f-467f-b7a5-98871d6da1b0, accessed[date-of-access]".

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In September 1986, the hermatypic corals at 20 sites at Ashmore Reef and 4 sites at Cartier Island were surveyed. Sites were selected to encompass the range of habitats available, which included reef flat, sand flat, lagoon, outer reef slope and deep reef areas.Surveys were primarily undertaken using SCUBA, which was supplemented by snorkelling and reef walking.
The purpose of this research was to compile an accumulative species inventory, with the aim of reaching a complete list for Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island.
The hermatypic coral surveys were a component of marine fauna surveys conducted by the Western Australian Museum.

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Statement: Statement: Corals were identified by Dr JEN (Charlie) Veron. Reference material used included:Hoeksema BW (1989) Taxonomy, phylogeny and biogeography of mushroom corals (Scleractinia: Fungiidae). Zoologische Verhandelingen No. 254: 295ppVeron JEN (1986) Reef-building corals. Faunal surveys of the Rowley Shoals, Scott Reef and Seringapatam Reef North-Western Australia. Supplement. Records of the Western Australian Museum 25;27-35.Veron JEN and Marsh LM (1988) Hermatypic corals of Western Australia. Records and annotated species list. Supplement. Records of the Western Australian Museum 29:1-136.

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Veron, JEN (Charlie), Dr (Principal Investigator)

Modified: 19 09 2025

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Hermatypic corals of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island. Marine faunal surveys of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island North-Western Australia. Supplement: Veron JEN (1993) Hermatypic corals of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island. Marine faunal surveys of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island North-Western Australia. Supplement. Records of the Western Australian Museum 44:13-20.

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