[Coral-List] Precision and accuracy of reef sampling protocols

[Rodrigo Leão de Moura]

Hello Coral-List,

We have just revisited an enduring topic that remains relevant due to the
ongoing challenge of accurately assessing coral cover decline. By employing
reefscape photogrammetry as a reference, we compared the precision and
accuracy of AGRRA, ReefCheck, and Photoquadrat protocols.

Carneiro et al (2024)

Precision and accuracy of common coral reef sampling protocols revisited
with photogrammetry
<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141113623004324?via%3Dihub>

DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.106304
<https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.106304>


Please note that we did not aim to determine a "best protocol." Instead, we
focus on discussing costs, engagement of citizen scientists, and ideal
sample sizes under different contexts of algal/turf/coral dominance. We
believe these topics will be of interest to many here on Coral List.

All the best, Rodrigo
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*Rodrigo Leão de Moura*
*Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil*
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Oufloi4AAAAJ&hl=en
http://www.abrolhos.org