Pilot study suggests viable options for reef restoration in Komodo National Park
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Published source details
Fox H.E. & Pet J.S. (2001) Pilot study suggests viable options for reef restoration in Komodo National Park. Coral Reefs, 20, 219-220.
Published source details Fox H.E. & Pet J.S. (2001) Pilot study suggests viable options for reef restoration in Komodo National Park. Coral Reefs, 20, 219-220.
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This study is summarised as evidence for the following.
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Stabilize damaged or broken coral reef substrate or remove unconsolidated rubble Action Link |
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Stabilize damaged or broken coral reef substrate or remove unconsolidated rubble
A replicated study in 2000 at a degraded coral reef in Komodo National Park, eastern Indonesia (Fox & Pet 2001) reported that stabilizing damaged coral substrate using piles of quarried rocks led to an increase in stony coral numbers compared to unstabilized coral rubble. Results were not tested for statistical significance. After six months, stony coral numbers on the stabilized reef ranged from 1-20/m2 and after 12 months 1-36/m2 compared to no observed increase in coral numbers on the unstabilized areas (data not reported). In April 2000, three or more 0.5–2.0 m3 rock piles were installed at each of nine sites with coral-rubble substrate (comprising dead coral fragments) across Komodo National Park. Sites were surveyed for stony coral recruits in October 2000 and April 2001 using six 1 m2 quadrats/site. Costs: US$ 5–10/m2 (reported in 2001).
(Summarised by: Ann Thornton)
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