Density of coral recruits on dome-shaped coral nurseries in Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, the western Gulf of Thailand
Keywords:
coral nursery , coral reef, coral recruit, self-seeding, managementAbstract
Knowledge of coral recruitment is required for understanding and managing coral reef ecosystems. This study quantified the abundance and taxonomic composition of juvenile corals on natural reefs and their relationships with artificial reef structure in Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, the western Gulf of Thailand. This study were analysed density and composition of coral recruits on dome-shape coral nursery is after located 6 and 12 months. Dome-shape coral nursery were set-up at Ko lang Kachiu and Ko Gnam Yai the result show that, coral recruit at Ko Gnam Yai were higher than at Ko Rang Kachiu after 6 months and after 12 months. Size of coral recruit were fond from 0.3 to 2.7 centimeters in diameter. Two coral were observed at the study sites including Pocillopora and Porites The Pocillopora were high density than Porites at all study site aster 6 month and 12 months. A better understanding of coral recovery and coral recruitment pattern is necessary for planning and management of coral reefs in a changing climate.
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