Changes in the distribution and abundance of crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) and hard corals over an outbreak cycle at John Brewer Reef, central Great Barrier Reef

DataSet Animal(s) : Coral
DataSet Category : Corals
DataSet Country : Australia
DataSet Region : Oceania
DataSet Type : Survey
DataSet Access : Public
DataSet URL : https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-aodn-e2cb6a3a-8957-469d-965c-19a300537f99?q=

Two permanent study sites were established along the fore reef slope of John Brewer Reef in October 1982. Quantitative surveys of the hard corals at each site were made using line transect.

DataSet Agency : Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)

DataSet Agency Contact : aims.gov.au