Bleaching in Borneo
ccc at coralcay.demon.co.uk
ccc at coralcay.demon.co.uk
Thu Jan 29 12:11:43 EST 1998
Coral Cay Conservation is currently initiating a major series
of baseline surveys in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Initial
observations have reported significant coral bleaching, reaching
60-70% at some depths. Interestingly the water is much colder than
normal (approximately 23 degrees) and there are also extensive
plankton blooms. If anyone else has similar observations from this
area I would be keen to hear about them. I would also appreciate
comments on whether these oceanographic conditions are typical for
the area at this time of year or perhaps linked to El Nino.
I hope to post more detailed data on the extent of coral
bleaching over the next few months.
Many thanks,
Alastair Harborne
Science Co-ordinator.
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