Management Plan - Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Management Plan - Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Management Plan - Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
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Diadema<br />
urchin<br />
Glovers <strong>Reef</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Reserve</strong> – <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
The Diadema is considered a keystone species for its importance in the maintenance of healthy reefs, in its role as a herbivore.<br />
90% of the population disappeared in a die-off in 1983/84, but it is now making a slow comeback.<br />
Preferred Habitat:<br />
Sparse sea grass on shallow lagoon floor<br />
Medium sea grass on shallow lagoon floor<br />
Forereef with dense massive & encrusting corals<br />
Diffuse patch reef and dense sea grass on shallow lagoon floor are still good habitats, whereas dense patch reef and deep<br />
reef/wall/escarpment are marginal habitats<br />
Specific Threats:<br />
Disease<br />
Dredging<br />
Wildtracks / Wildlife Conservation Society, 2007 75
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