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Biogeographical and ecological context for managing threats to coral and rocky reef communities in the Lord Howe island Marine Park, south-western Pacific.

Authors :
Edgar, Graham J.
Davey, Adam
Kelly, Geoff
Mawbey, Ron B.
Parsons, Karen
Source :
Aquatic Conservation; Jun2010, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p378-396, 19p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article focuses on the threats to Lord Howe Island Marine Park coral and rocky reef communities located in New South Wales. It mentions the threats such as coral bleaching and ocean acidification brought by the global warming that may affect endemic and near endemic fish species and human impact. It states that the lagoonal sites that possessed carnivorous species which contributes to elevation of density of the trophic group of species.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10527613
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Aquatic Conservation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
51912261
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.1075