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Description of reefs and corals for the 1988 protected area survey of the Northern Marshall Islands

The Republic of the Marshall Islands requested a natural and cultural biodiversity survey of 6 northern atolls (Bok-ak, Pikaar, Toke, Wotto, Rondik, Adkup) and one reef island (Jemo) which was accomplished over 17 days in September 1988. This report covers the results of the survey of the reefs and corals during the expedition. Ninety-five marine sites were snorkeled and the shorelines of all island were surveyed during the
expedition. A total of 168 species and 55 genera and subgenera of stony corals were reported including several new species and one new genus recorded (Polyphyllia) for the Marshalls.

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Call Number: [EL]

Physical Description: 106 p. ; 29 cm

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Publisher Smithsonian Institution
Modified 15 February 2022
Release Date 19 August 2021
Source URL https://library.sprep.org/content/description-reefs-and-corals-1988-protected-a…
Identifier VL-34648
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location SPREP LIBRARY
Relevant Countries Republic of the Marshall Islands
License Public
[Open Data]
Author Maragos James E.
Contact Name SPREP Records and Archives Officer
Contact Email [email protected]