Aspects of the transplantation, storage and maintenance of corals (Montastraea Faveolata, Acropora Cervicornis and A. Palmata)

The purpose of this study is to explore aspects of coral transplantation for restoration. Montastraea faveolata cores of 2.54 and 5.0 cm were stored in aquaria, on an array and on the substrate. Survival on the array and substrate were 100% for 12 and 11 months respectively. Branches of Acropora cer...

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Main Author: Becker, Lillian C.
Format: Others
Published: FIU Digital Commons 2000
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1467
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2671&context=etd