Tuvalu's shallow marine environments are…
Tuvalu's shallow marine environments are dominantly fringing and patch reefs. Five of the islands are true coral atolls, with a continuous eroded reef platform surrounding a central lagoon, three islands are comprised of a single islet made up of sand and coral materials (McLean & Hosking, 1991). This article documents the status of corals reefs of Tuvalu, including threats to coral reef biodiversity.
Data and Resource
Field | Value |
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Publisher | Department of Environment, Tuvalu, Tuvalu Fisheries |
Modified | 15 February 2022 |
Release Date | 06 July 2021 |
Identifier | 3bc16285-c059-481b-bf9f-0b8da8c0b2f3 |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | Tuvalu |
Relevant Countries | Tuvalu |
Language | English |
License |
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Author | Samasoni Sauni |