Instituto de Oceanologia
Reefs were dominated by Montastraea spp. with low to moderate live coral cover (15-23%). Old mortality was moderate (24-34%). Recent mortality was low to moderate (3-10.5%) attributed mainly to damselfish predation and diseases. Macroalgal abundance was moderate to high and Diadema densities were low. Finfish species richness and population density was moderate, although biomass was low. Herbivore and predator fish density and biomass were low. Overall, the reefs appear to be in relatively good condition, although they are at risk due to unregulated fishing.
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