In situ growth rates of the scleractinian coral Oculina varicosa occurring with zooxanthellae on 6-m reefs and without on 80-m banks
Reed, JK
| HERO ID | 8608410 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 |
| Title | In situ growth rates of the scleractinian coral Oculina varicosa occurring with zooxanthellae on 6-m reefs and without on 80-m banks |
| Book Title | The Reef and man: Proceedings of the Fourth International Coral Reef Symposium, vol. 2 |
| Authors | Reed, JK |
| Publisher Text | Marine Science Center |
| City | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Page Numbers | 201-206 |
| Abstract | Rates of linear branch extension were determined for Oculina varicosa for one year on a nearshore, shallow water reef (6 m] and on a shelf-edge. 0. varicosa coral bank (80 m) off central eastern Florida, U.S.A. Both site and season had a significant effect on growth with most of the variability due to the site factor. Linear branch growth was significantly greater at 80 m (x= 16.1 mm/yr) than at 6 m (x= 11.3 mm/yr) although temperature was significantly lower at 80 m than 6 m (x= 16.2, 24.6° C, respectively). The growth of the 6-m coral, possessing zooxanthellae, showed a negative response to high sedimentation rates which reduced light levels. Growth rates at both stations showed a positive response to water temperature and solar radiation and a negative response to current velocity. |
| Url | http://fau.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fau%3A31691/datastream/OBJ/view/In_situ_growth_rates_of_the_scleractinian_coral_Oculina_Varicosa__occurring_with_zooxanthellae_on_6-M_reefs_and_without_on_80-M_banks.pdf |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Conference Location | Manila, Philippines |
| Conference Name | Fourth International Coral Reef Symposium |
| Conference Date | May 18-22, 1981 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |