Caribbean Acropora Restoration Guide - The Florida Reef ...

Glossary of Terms ...........................................................................................................................................vi
Preface .............................................................................................................................................................. vii
chapter 1
Introduction: The Case for Acropora Propagation and Population Enhancement..........................1
The Importance and Decline of Coral Reefs and Acropora ..........................................................1
Nurseries as a Tool for Acropora Propagation and Population Enhancement ..........................2
chapter 2
How Acropora Corals Work.............................................................................................................................5
Taxonomy....................................................................................................................................................5
Reproduction Woes................................................................................................................................ 6
Restoration Genetics...............................................................................................................................7
chapter 3
Coral Gardening Methodology.................................................................................................................... 9
Nursery Setup........................................................................................................................................... 9
Coral Collections....................................................................................................................................17
Nursery Operations.............................................................................................................................. 19
Outplanting..............................................................................................................................................23
chapter 4
Case Studies..................................................................................................................................................... 27
chapter 5
Summary and Broader Benefits..................................................................................................................51
Literature Cited...............................................................................................................................................52
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