Description of Reefs and Corals for the 1988 Protected Area Survey of the Northern Marshall Islands

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Maragos, James E. (1994). "Description of Reefs and Corals for the 1988 Protected Area Survey of the Northern Marshall Islands". Atoll Research Bulletin. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution. 419: 1–88. doi:10.5479/si.00775630.419.1. ISSN 0077-5630.

Abstract: This document is a report focused on the Northern Marshall Islands, specifically detailing the reefs and corals surveyed during the 1988 Protected Area Survey. The time period covered is primarily 1988, with a focus on the ecological systems present in the region. The report discusses various coral and reef taxa, providing descriptions and ecological assessments relevant to marine biodiversity. It includes information on the legal frameworks governing protected areas in the Northern Marshall Islands, emphasizing conservation efforts. The structural focus of the work is on the ecological characteristics of the reefs and corals, including species composition and habitat conditions. The document serves as a resource for researchers and policymakers interested in marine conservation, biodiversity, and ecological studies within the context of Micronesia, particularly the Northern Marshall Islands.

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