COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Coastal Development Impacts Puerto Rico's Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems
Description: A recent research project suggests coastal development negatively impacts mesophotic coral ecosystems, which were previously considered less likely to be affected by anthropogenic activities due to their greater depths. The project assessed the vulnerability of light-dependent mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) off the south coast of Puerto Rico to anthropogenic impacts. Results showed that MCEs located off Ponce, an impacted area, had 16 times greater rates of sedimentation in comparison to MCEs off La Parguera, a less impacted area. [Source: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science]
URL: http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/coastal-pollution/considering-development-impacts-puerto-ricos-mesophotic-corals/
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Source: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Publish Date: 1/28/2016
Reading Level: Basic
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