The Effects of Coral Bleaching in The Northern Caribbean and Western Atlantic

Loureene Jones; Pedro M. Alcolado; Yuself Cala; Dorka Cobian; Vânia R. Coelho; Aylem Hernandez; Ross Jones; Jennie Mallela; Carrie Manfrino

The Effects of Coral Bleaching in The Northern Caribbean and Western Atlantic

Loureene Jones, Pedro M. Alcolado, Yuself Cala, Dorka Cobian, Vânia R. Coelho, Aylem Hernandez, Ross Jones, Jennie Mallela, Carrie Manfrino

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Abstract

The effects of bleaching and hurricanes on coral reefs in 2005 varied across the region and within countries.Some countries experienced intense widespread coral bleaching down to 35 m, while the effects of increased water temperatures were moderate to low in others.Coral mortality rates were low on average; most corals recovered quickly when water temperatures dropped.Greater human and financial resources are needed to monitor and effectively combat the effects of natural disasters.Regular monitoring and analysis of data are essential components of sound management strategies for sustainable environmental management and economic growth.

Original language	American English
Title of host publication	Status of Caribbean Coral Reefs after Bleaching and Hurricanes in 2005
State	Published - Jan 1 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Coral Reef
Atlantic
Caribbean
Coral Reef Bleaching
Hurricanes
Environment and Sustainability

Disciplines

Marine Biology
Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology

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The Effects of Coral Bleaching in The Northern Caribbean and Western Atlantic

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