effects of storms, heavy rain, and sedimentation on the shallow coral reefs of St. John, US Virgin Islands
Disturbances are integral features of coral reefs, but since the 1970s they have degraded reefs throughout the world. While these events are well known, it is unclear how the perturbed communities will respond to further assaults. Here, we describe the effects of disturbances on reefs in St. John, U...
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| description | Disturbances are integral features of coral reefs, but since the 1970s they have degraded reefs throughout the world. While these events are well known, it is unclear how the perturbed communities will respond to further assaults. Here, we describe the effects of disturbances on reefs in St. John, US Virgin Islands, where coral cover has been |
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