The coral reefs offshore of Saipan and Tinian are most abundant on the islands' western shores. Off Saipan, the combination of fringing and barrier reefs offers the most diverse coral habitats in the Commonwealth. Rota is surrounded by fringing reefs, and newer reefs are located off the northwest and southwest coasts (30). The extent of coral reef habitat surrounding Rota, Saipan, and Tinian is presented.
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Call Number: [EL]
Physical Description: 6 Pages
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Publisher | SPREP Pacific Environment Information Network (PEIN) |
Modified | 15 February 2022 |
Release Date | 19 August 2021 |
Source URL | https://library.sprep.org/content/key-facts-about-commonwealth-northern-mariana… |
Identifier | VL-35130 |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | SPREP LIBRARY |
Relevant Countries | Pacific Region |
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Contact Name | SPREP Records and Archives Officer |
Contact Email | [email protected] |