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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/28657| Title: | Status of Alcyonacean corals along Tuticorin coast of Gulf of Mannar, Southeastern India |
| Authors: | Rajesh, S. Raj, K. Diraviya Mathews, G. Sivaramakrishnan, T. Edward, J.K. Patterson |
| Keywords: | Alcyonacean corals;Status;Diversity;Tuticorin;Gulf of Mannar |
| Issue Date: | Apr-2014 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | In this study, the assessment of alcyonaceans was conducted in Tuticorin coast of the Gulf of Mannar during the period between 2010 and 2012 in 5 locations; Vaan, Koswari, Kariyachalli and Vilanguchalli islands and mainland Punnakayal patch reef. Average alcyonacean coral cover in Tuticorin coast was 6.76% during 2011-12 which was 5.61% during 2010-2011. Percentage cover of alcyonacean corals increased in all the study locations; Kariyachalli 12.04 to 13.96%; Vilanguchalli 8.94 to 10.23%; Koswari 1.6 to 3.69; Vaan 0.53 to 0.72; mainland Punnakayal patch reef 4.95 to 5.21% was documented. In total, 15 species from 7 genera were recorded during the study period. Though anthropogenic threats in Tuticorin coast are comparatively high, the abundance of alcyonacean corals has increased considerably showing their resilience and adaptability. |
| Page(s): | 666-675 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | IJMS Vol.43(04) [April 2014] |
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