Nearshore Currents and Coral Reef Ecology of the West Coast of Guam, Mariana Islands
Abstract
The Naval Oceanographic Office conducted two field investigations of the currents and coral reef ecology at Guam during winter and summer 1971. These investigations were made to assist in planning the locations of proposed sewer outfalls and to determine the level of sewage treatment required to prevent toxic levels of pollution on the beaches of Guam and ecological damage to the surrounding coral reefs. Currents were observed with current meters, parachute drogues, and dye injections. Permanent ecological monitoring stations were installed on the reef. At these stations, the sessile organisms were identified and charted, underwater photographs were taken and photomosaics constructed, and various individual organisms were photographed close-up for documentation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0780435
Entities
People
- Gregory Marchand
- Howard D. Huddell
- J. C. Willett
Organizations
- Naval Oceanographic Office