An Analysis of the Fish Populations of Artificial and Natural Reefs in the Virgin Islands
Randall JE. 1963. An Analysis of the Fish Populations of Artificial and Natural Reefs in the Virgin Islands. Caribbean Journal of Science. 3(1):31-46
In April 1960 an artificial reef of concrete blocks was built in Lameshur Bay, St. John, Virgin Islands. Two and 1/2 years later, all the fish in the "reef" were poisoned and analyzed. Compares the fish found with populations in local natural reefs. Includes lists of fish species.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Randall, John
- Units
- VIIS
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Checklist, Fish, Lameshur Bay, Reefs, St. John, US Virgin Islands