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Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals of northwestern Madagascar (Marine RAP survey)

Created 23/06/2025

Updated 23/06/2025

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Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals were surveyed at 29 sites in north west Madagascar in 2002, using rapid assessment methods. Surveys were conducted using SCUBA to a maximum depth of 44m and covered a wide range of habitats. Seven sites were surveyed at two depths: one deep (>12m) and one shallow (0 to 8-12m).Most species were identified visually, underwater. Where taxonomic or identification problems arose, samples were collected for further examination. A large number of these specimens were sent to the Australian Institute of Marine Science for comparison with reference collections and positive identification. The aims of this survey were:1. to build a cumulative total of zooxanthellate scleractinian coral species for the entire study area2. to provide information to allow comparisons with previous records for Madagascar and the SW Indian Ocean The Marine Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) is an initiative of Conservation International (CI). This survey was a component of the project "A rapid marine biodiversity assessment of the coral reefs of northwest Madagascar".

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Field Value
Title Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals of northwestern Madagascar (Marine RAP survey)
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/f15ff2e7-cc02-41fe-bac0-f62112f41703
Contact Point
Australian Ocean Data Network
reception@aims.gov.au
Reference Period 20/11/2017
Geospatial Coverage
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This dataset was originally found on Australian Oceans Data Network "Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals of northwestern Madagascar (Marine RAP survey)". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://catalogue.aodn.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/zooxanthellate-scleractinian-corals-of-northwestern-madagascar-marine-rap-survey1