Bioindication in coral reef ecosystems.
The concept of bioindication in the sense of the use of organisms for detecting environmental stress has been employed in coral reef conservation and management for the past several years. Important tools are coral growth rates and various community parameters, notably hard coral cover. The present need is the optimal coordination of international efforts for the earliest possible institution of an effective monitoring system.
D000818:Animals; D003063:Cnidaria / Q000254:growth & development*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D007391:International Cooperation; D014876:Water Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects*