Welcome to International Network for Natural Sciences | INNSpub
Paper Details
Research Paper | February 20, 2022
VIEWS 34 | Download 13
Diversity and abundance of Coral Reefs in Palaui Island protected landscape and seascape, San Vicente Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines
Melanie C. Villarao, Marino R. Romero
Key Words:
J. Bio. Env. Sci.20(2), 106-115, February 2022
Certification:
JBES 2022 [Generate Certificate]Abstract
Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (PIPLS) is one of the Marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA’s) in Philippines and it is noted for its enormous coral reef. The study was conducted to assess the health of PIPLS coral reef ecosystem and its diversity. Point Intercept Transect (PIT) method was used to monitor the coral reef condition, diversity, and the supporting fauna of coral reef ecosystem. The overall coral reef percentage cover was 70% which is in good condition. New recruits were found on the area which demonstrate a recovery process. There was a high percentage of live hard corals (42.2%) dominated by Acropora and Porites species, live soft corals (27.2%) dominated by Lobophytum species, and white dead corals (1.2%). Hard and soft corals with the highest density is Porites lobota (12.15%) and Lobophytum pauciflorum (8.41%), respectively. The overall species richness of PIPLS was 89 and a diversity index of 3.6 which means that PIPLS harbours different species belonging to different families but only occur in few numbers. The Simpson index value for all the observation sites indicates that all taxa were equally present. There are six (6) coral life corms thriving in PIPLS, these includes the tabular, branching, solitary, massive, encrusting and digitate corals. The health status of coral reef depends on environmental and human intervention. In order to determine if there are changes on the status and condition of coral reefs in the area and conservation programs being implemented are successful, yearly monitoring should be conducted.
VIEWS 34
Melanie C. Villarao, Marino R. Romero (2022), Diversity and abundance of Coral Reefs in Palaui Island protected landscape and seascape, San Vicente Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines; JBES, V20, N2, February, P106-115
https://innspub.net/diversity-and-abundance-of-coral-reefs-in-palaui-island-protected-landscape-and-seascape-san-vicente-sta-ana-cagayan-philippines/
https://innspub.net/diversity-and-abundance-of-coral-reefs-in-palaui-island-protected-landscape-and-seascape-san-vicente-sta-ana-cagayan-philippines/
Copyright © 2022
By Authors and International Network for
Natural Sciences (INNSPUB)
http://innspub.net
This article is published under the terms of the Creative
Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0
By Authors and International Network for
Natural Sciences (INNSPUB)
http://innspub.net
This article is published under the terms of the Creative
Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0
Diversity and abundance of Coral Reefs in Palaui Island protected landscape and seascape, San Vicente Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines
Adams J. 2020. Indo pacific corals, new coral ID book by Joe Rowlett. https://reefbuilders.com /2020/11/30/indo-pacific-corals-a-new-coral-id-book-by-joe-rowlett/.
Aliño PM, Miclat EFB, Nanola CL, Jr Roa-Quiaoit HA, Campos RT. 2002 . Atlas of Philippine coral reef information (Philreefs.) Goodwill Trading Co., Inc. (Goodwill Bookstore), Quezon City, Philippines.xvi + p. 264.
Bright T, Hickerson E, Schmahl GP, Burek F. 2013. Picture guide to common stony corals of flower garden banks national marine sanctuary. https:// marinesavers.com/2016/04/coral-taxonomy-
Conservation International (CI), Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB), Haribon Foundation. 2006. Priority sites for in the Philippines: Key Biodiversity Areas. https://fpe.ph/biodiversity.html/view/the-philippine -key-biodiversity-areas-kbas.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) R02- Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). 2010. Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape Management Plan. Unpublished.
English S, Wilkinson C, Baker VJ. 1997. Survey manual on tropical marine resources, 2nd Ed. Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, Australia.
Golbuu Y, Victor S, Wolanski E, Richmond RH. 2003. Trapping of fine sediment in a semi-enclosed bay, Palau, Micronesia. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 57, p. 941-949.
Gomez ED, Aliňio PM, Yap HT, Licuanan YW. 1994. A review of the status of coral reeds of the Philippine reefs. Marine Pollution Bulletin 29(1-3), p. 62-8.
Ifo SA, Montsambote JM, Koubouana F, Yoka F, Ndzai SF, Bouetou-Kalilamio LNO, Mampouya H, Jourdain C, Bocko Y, Mantota AB, Mbemba M, Mouanga-Sokath D, Odende R, Mondzali LR, Wenina YEM, Ouissika BC, Joel LJ. 2016. Three species diversity, richness and similarity in intact and degraded forest in the tropical rainforest of Congo Basin: Case of the forest of Likouala in the Republic of Congo. International Journal of Forestry Research. Vol 2016, p. 12.
Licuanan WY, Gomez DG. 2000. Philippine coral reefs: Status and the role of the academe to improve their management. Proceedings 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, Bali Indonesia. October Vol 2, 23-27.
Manogar SR, Aryono HT, Purnama SNW, Muhammad A, Munasik. 2019. Distribution and community structure in the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Indonesian Journal of Marine Sciences. Vol 24, Issue 1, p. 51-60.
Nemenzo F. 1981. Guide to the Philippine Flora and Fauna. Vol. II. NRMC, Ministry of Natural Resources, Manila p. 320.
Orth, Colletemg D. 1996. Dominant species and biodiversity. Relation to edaphic conditions and agricultural practices for Cotentin marsh grassland. Ecology. Vol 27, No. 3, p. 171-189.
Philipp E, Fabricius K. 2003. Photo-physiological stress in scleractinian corals in response to short-term sedimentation. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology Vol. 287, p. 57-78.
Pielou EC. 1966. The measurement of diversity in different types of biological collections. Journal of Theoretical Biology. Vol 13, p 131-144.
Shannon CE, Weaner W. 1949. The mathematical theory of communication. University of Illinois Press. Urbana, Illinois p. 144.
Simpson EH. 1949. Measurement of diversity. Nature. Vol 163, p. 688.
Tracey D, Mackay E, Gordon D, Cairns S, Alderslade P, Sanchez J, Williams G. 2014. Coral Identification Guide – 2nd version. Department of Conservation Report, Wellington p.16.
Uychiaoco AJ, Green SJ, dela Cruz MT, Gaite PA, Arceo HO, Aliňio PM, White AT. 2001. Coral reef monitoring for management. University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute, United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility-Small Grants Program, Guiuan Development foundation, Inc. Voluntary Service Overseas, University of the Philippines Center for Integration and Development Studies, Coastal Resource Management Project, and Fisheries Resource Management Project p. 110.
