3m reef along Andros were dominated by elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata.
3m reef along Andros were dominated by elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata.
Although large die-offs of Acropora have been reported in the Caribbean, Andros
has many extensive Acroporid reefs in very good condition. Fish populations are
also very abundant, especially herbivorous fish.
Only a few reefs surveyed along Andros in 1998 had heavy bleaching, unlike the
extensive bleaching in other parts of the Caribbean and Bahamas in 1998 (photo
by Ken Marks © 1998).
Photos by Ken Marks. All photos copyrighted ©1998, 1999.
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