|
Description:
Author(s):
University of Guam, Marine Laboratory
Title:
Background for Micronesia Challenge monitoring protocols and assessment framework
Publication Date:
2014
Institution:
Micronesian Conservation Trust
Page(s):
23
Abstract:
"The reef-assessment protocol was designed to address the highest priority management questions at both local and regional scales. Accordingly, sites were stratified across (i) management regimes, (ii) wave exposure, (iii) islands, and (iv) major reef habitats, to be representative of each island. Cumulatively, Appendix 1 reports upon data from 78 sites across the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which were examined between 2012 and 2014. However, these protocols are employed by the Palau International Coral Reef Research Institute as well. With the exception of Palau, data were collected by local monitoring teams in collaborative partnerships with Dr. Peter Houks research lab at the University of Guam (names listed in the body of final NOAA report). These organizations are responsible for coral-reef monitoring activities and have the legislative authority to conduct research. Further, non-invasive research was conducted which included photographs and visual estimates described below. Given the non-invasive nature of research, no further permits were required. Table 1 contains the GPS coordinates for all research sites."
Electronic Access:
Notes:
FY2011 CRCP Project ID 20682; Project Title: I096 International Coral Reef Conservation Grant Programs; Principal Investigator: Scot Frew. International grant NA11NOS4820011
Grant Number(s):
NA11NOS4820011
|
