The benthic survey of Looe Key and Wonderland Reef was conducted by using a 100 m transect underwater above the reef. Species were identified and recorded every 10 cm on the transect. This created a transect with 100 points, which was then converted into percent cover of benthic species. The data recorded from the transects was compiled and analyzed to determine which reef has a higher density of sponges, and which reef has a higher density of coral. Four of the five surveys were conducted in Lo...
Show moreThe benthic survey of Looe Key and Wonderland Reef was conducted by using a 100 m transect underwater above the reef. Species were identified and recorded every 10 cm on the transect. This created a transect with 100 points, which was then converted into percent cover of benthic species. Each survey included three separate transects and five total surveys were conducted. Four surveys were conducted in Looe Key, and one survey was conducted in Wonderland Reef.
Issue: Uneven sampling of Wonderland Reef (n=1) and Looe Key (n=4).
Bartley, M. M., Fiore, C. L., Apprill, A., Easson, C. G., Reigel, A. M. (2024) Benthic survey of Looe Key and Wonderland Reef conducted in 10-15 December 2023. Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). (Version 1) Version Date 2024-05-02 [if applicable, indicate subset used]. doi:10.26008/1912/bco-dmo.907661.1 [access date]
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