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The Indonesian shallow sea E 2.4
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Table E 2.4-1
Threat to coral reefs.
Source: Bryant et al, 1998
Region/Marine area Low Medium High
risk potential risk potential risk potential
[%] [%] [%]
Middle East 39 46 15
Caribbean 39 32 29
Remaining Atlantic 13 32 55
Indian Ocean 46 29 25
Southeast Asia 18 26 56
Pacific Ocean 59 31 10
Table E 2.4-2
Evaluation of the state of
the Indonesian coral reefs.
Source: Tomascik et al, 1997
State Coverage rate with Proportion of total area of
living corals
Indonesian coral reefs
[%] [%]
Intact 75–100 7
Good 50–75 22
Moderate 25–50 28
Badly damaged