Assessing threats from coral and crustose coralline algae disease on the reefs of New Caledonia
August 17, 2015
The present study reports the results of the first quantitative survey of lesions on coral and crustose coralline algae (CCA) on reefs in the lagoon of New Caledonia. Surveys on inshore and offshore reefs were conducted at 13 sites in 2010, with 12 sites resurveyed in 2013. Thirty coral diseases affecting 15 coral genera were found, with low overall disease prevalence (
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Title | Assessing threats from coral and crustose coralline algae disease on the reefs of New Caledonia |
| DOI | 10.1071/MF14151 |
| Authors | Greta S. Aeby, Aline Tribollet, Gregory Lasne, Thierry M. Work |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Marine and Freshwater Research |
| Index ID | 70156214 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |