Status of the coral reef ecosystems of Guam
Porter V, Leberer T, Gawel M, Gutierrez J, Burdick D, Torres V, Lujan E. 2005. Status of the coral reef ecosystems of Guam. Marine Lab Technical Report no.113. University of Guam. Mangilao, Guam
The health of Guam's coral reefs varies considerably, depending on a variety of factors including geology, human population density, level of coastal development, level and types of uses of marine resources, oceanic circulation patterns, and frequency of natural disturbances, such as typhoons and earthquakes. This document is separated into sections specifically addressing the original priority threats identified in the national action plan. Current coral reef monitoring efforts are also identified and the results of specific ongoing surveys are described in greater detail. The document concludes with current management actions being taken and future recommendations for addressing impacts to Guam's coral reefs.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Porter, Val; Leberer, Trina; Gawel, Mike; Gutierrez, Jay; Burdick, David; Torres, Victor; Lujan, Evangeline
- Date of Issue
- 2005-10
- Publisher
- University of Guam
- Units
- PACN , WAPA
- Keywords
- Absence (Biodiversity), Abundance (Biodiversity), Algae, Animal Studies, Benthic habitat, Climate Change, Climatology, Coral Bleaching, Coral Reef, Erosion-Sedimentation, Fish, Fisheries Management, Guam, Marine Invertebrates, Observations, ocean temperatures, Pollution, Presence (Biodiversity), Recreation/Aesthetics, run-off, Tourism, Visitor Impacts, Water Quality