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| Content Provider | frontiers |
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| Author | Lau, Chai Ming Kee-Alfian, Abdul Adzis Affendi, Yang Amri Hyde, Julian Chelliah, Alvin Leong, Yun Sing Low, Yin Lee Megat Yusop, Putri Asma Leong, Ven Thye Mohd Halimi, A. Mohd Shahir, Yaman Mohd Ramdhan, R. Lim, Ai Gaik Zainal, Noor Ikhwanie |
| Abstract | Effective marine park management and protection of coral reefs can only happen if managers have adequate knowledge of reef health and area. However, obtaining such information is labor intensive and difficult with limited funding and time. Reef Check Malaysia was engaged by Department of Marine Parks Malaysia to map the coral reefs surrounding Tioman Island Marine Park and document health status and site specific threats. To achieve this, we utilized the Reef Check survey method, a simple, rapid and holistic standardized reef monitoring protocol based on scientific principles. This method is suitable where funds and time are limited. A total of 95 sites surrounding Tioman Island were surveyed with the assistance of certified Reef Check EcoDiver volunteers and representatives from local stakeholders. This citizen science approach proved successful and generated a baseline map revealing a difference in the health of coral reefs between the west and east sides of Tioman Island, where the West had <25% live coral cover as compared to >50% on the East. Combined with data on indicator fish and invertebrates, as well as human and natural impacts, the results suggest that Tioman Island should be separated into three distinctive conservation priority zones to enhance management strategies of this marine park. This is an example of an innovative way to engage and involve local stakeholders in planning conservation and management strategies. |
| ISSN | 22967745 |
| DOI | 10.3389/fmars.2019.00539 |
| Volume Number | 6 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Marine Science |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2019-09-03 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Coral reef mapping Citizen science Reef check GIS - Geographic Information System Marine protected area (MPA) management |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Global and Planetary Change Oceanography Ocean Engineering Aquatic Science Water Science and Technology |
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