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Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals of the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines (Marine RAP Survey)

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Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals were identified at 38 sites in the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines in 1998, using rapid assessment methods. Sites surveyed covered a diverse range of habitats including sandy areas, walls, overhangs, slopes and shallow reef areas. Areas where few or no corals were expected to be found, such as sea grass beds and mangroves were not surveyed. Surveys were conducted using SCUBA to a maximum depth of 40m. The survey method consisted of direct underwater observation of corals, usually during a single 60-90 minute dive at each site. Corals were recorded on a slow ascent from the base of the reef, along a zigzag path to the shallowest part of the reef. New, rare or unusual species were photographed and collected for further study. The aims of this survey were:1. to compile an inventory of corals on the reefs of the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines2. to use this information to compare the faunal richness of these islands with other parts of Southeast Asia and adjoining regions.

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Statement: Statement: The taxonomic references used for this study were: Veron JEN (1993) A biogeographic database of hermatypic corals; species of the central Indo-Pacific, genera of the world. Australian Institute of Marine Science Monograph Series 10.Veron JEN (2000) Corals of the World. Volumes 1-3. Townsville Australia: Australian Institute of Marine Science.Veron JEN and Hodgson G (1989) Annotated checklist of the hermatypic corals of the Philippines. Pacific Science 43: 234-287.

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

Modified: 26 07 2024

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Corals (Zooxanthellate Scleractinia) of the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines: Veron JEN and Fenner D (2000) Corals (Zooxanthellate Scleractinia) of the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines. pp. 24-26, 66-80. In: Werner TB and Allen GR (eds) A rapid marine biodiversity assessment of the Calamianes Islands, Palawan Province, Philippines. RAP Bulletin of biological assessment 17. Washington DC: Conservation International. 127p.

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RAP Bulletin of Biological Assessment 17

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