Recent disturbances augment community shifts in coral assemblages in Moorea, French Polynesia

In Moorea, French Polynesia, frequent disturbances between 1979 and 2003 caused marked shifts in taxonomic composition of coral assemblages. This study explores recent changes in live cover and taxonomic structure of coral communities on the north coast of Moorea, French Polynesia, to assess whether coral assemblages are recovering (returning to a previous Acropora-dominated state) or continuing to move towards an alternative community structure.

Author: Pratchett, M. S. et al

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Keywords: CORAL COMMUNITIES, FRENCH POLYNESIA

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Related Topics: French Polynesia

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