Fill knowledge gaps regarding the relationship between herbivorous fish biomass and coral reef condition and how this relationship impacts the resilience of coral reefs in American Samoa. Project will identify species that both prevent macroalgae from increasing and remove macroalgae once abundant to prioritize species and inform fisheries management options.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Coral Reef Conservation Fund
Project Title: Measuring the Impacts of Herbivorous Fish on Coral Reefs to Better Inform Reef Management (AS)
Organization:
University of California - Santa Barbara
Project ID:
0302.20.068675
Description:
Award Amount:
$61608.18
Location:
Coral reefs in American Samoa on the island of Tutuila, USA