Spatio-temporal distribution and abundance of crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci L.) in three marine protected areas (MPAs) around the Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines

Spatio-temporal distribution and abundance of crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci L.) in three marine protected areas (MPAs) around the Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines

The spatial and temporal distribution of crown-of thorns starfish or COTS (Acanthaster planci L.) was investigated in three marine protected areas (MPAs) around the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Philippines from December 2008 to December 2009. Methods include photo quadrat for the live coral...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Banwa Vol. 10, no. 1 (2013), 33-49
Main Author: Agustin, Raquel B.
Other Authors: Nañola, Cleto L., Jr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Crown-of Thorns Starfish
Island Garden City of Samal > Marine protected areas
Aundanao Marine Protected Area
Coral Garden Marine Protected Area
Sanipaan Marine Park