The Status of Coral Reefs and Its Importance for Coastal Protection: A Case Study of Northeastern Hainan Island, South China Sea

The Status of Coral Reefs and Its Importance for Coastal Protection: A Case Study of Northeastern Hainan Island, South China Sea

This study evaluated the status of coral communities at the fringing reefs in the northern South China Sea, and their potential role in maintaining nearby coastline stability of northeastern Hainan Island (Puqian Bay, Hainan Bay). Thirty-nine coral species were recorded with mean coral cover of 5.3%...

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Main Authors: Meixia Zhao, Haiyang Zhang, Yu Zhong, Dapeng Jiang, Guohui Liu, Hongqiang Yan, Hongyu Zhang, Pu Guo, Cuitian Li, Hongqiang Yang, Tegu Chen, Rui Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
wave-controlled coast
fringing reef
ecological degradation
coastal erosion
shoreline protection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/16/4354

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