Further bouts of bleaching and errant shore divers worsen recovery rates at Million Dollar Point and the SS President Coolidge, Vanuatu

Evidence that bleaching and errant shore divers are worsening the coral reef ecosystem in Vanuatu is discussed, focusing on the US Army dump known as Million Dollar Point and the sunken former troop carrier USS Pres Coolidge. Local eco-friendly operators could better educate and supervise their dive...

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Published in:	Coral reefs Vol. 27; no. 4; p. 975
Main Authors:	Maynard, J. A., Done, T. J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin/Heidelberg Springer-Verlag 01-12-2008 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Biomedical and Life Sciences Coral reef ecosystems Coral reefs Environmental protection Freshwater & Marine Ecology Life Sciences Marine Marine conservation Oceanography Reef Site Scuba & skin diving ISEW, Pacific, Vanuatu Recovery Rate Bleach Algal Growth Hard Coral Coral Species
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Summary:	Evidence that bleaching and errant shore divers are worsening the coral reef ecosystem in Vanuatu is discussed, focusing on the US Army dump known as Million Dollar Point and the sunken former troop carrier USS Pres Coolidge. Local eco-friendly operators could better educate and supervise their divers, as then, diving could be carried out in a manner safe for visitors and the environment alike, giving the reefs the best chance to recover from bleaching and withstand future disturbances.
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ISSN:	0722-4028 1432-0975
DOI:	10.1007/s00338-008-0397-0