Status of shallow reefs around Apid Island, Inopacah, Leyte, Philippines
Ianthe Marie P. Benliro | CI I. Bothe | Kai Sonder | Gerhard Szinicz | Senona A. Cesar | Sarah J. Schoppe
Abstract:
A rapid coral reef survey was conducted along selected sites in Apid and Digyo
Islands on Aug. 30-31, 1999. Transect lines (20 meter) were laid in different sites in the
reefs. The assessment revealed that the entire reef area is in a critical status. The combined
effects ofprevious destructive fishing practices, over.exploitation, El Niño phenomenon
and a Crown-of-Thorns seastar population outbreak resulted in severe damage to the
reef. Dead corals were ubiquitous. Marine resources inside the protected marine sanctuary
were higher and in better condition compared to areas which were open for exploitation.
Ecological awareness was indicated by the absence of any trash in the reef
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