| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6361405 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We modeled scleractinian coral cover and community structure with environment at Palmyra Atoll. ⺠Coral cover showed a negative relationship with levels of fine sediment influx. ⺠Fine sediment influx was the optimal predictor of coral community structure. ⺠Removing an existing WWII military causeway could increase sedimentation on the reefs. ⺠We predict negative impacts to the reefs if sedimentation were to increase as a result.
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Authors
Gareth J. Williams, Ingrid S. Knapp, James E. Maragos, Simon K. Davy,