Visual stock assessment surveys of marine preserves and control sites
Gutierrez JT. 2001. Visual stock assessment surveys of marine preserves and control sites. Territory of Guam DAWR. Guam
OBJECTIVE To conduct fish counts and timed swim counts on 34 permanent transects located in reef flat and lagoon habitats in Achang Reef Flat Marine Preserve, Piti Bomb Holes Marine Preserve, Asan Bay, Pago Bay, and Cocos Lagoon over a two year period. To conduct fish counts, timed swim counts, and video transects on 32 permanent transects located at the 20', 30', 40' and 50'depth contours of the fore reef slopes in Achang Reef Flat Marine Preserve, Piti Bomb Holes Marine Preserve, Asan Bay, and backside of Cocos Lagoon over a two year period.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Gutierrez, Jay
- Date of Issue
- 2001
- Publisher
- Territory of Guam DAWR
- Units
- WAPA
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, fish counts, Fisheries Management, Guam, Lagoon, marine preserves, reef flat