Transplanting Coral Fragments in Close Contact Enhances Their Survival and Growth on Seawalls
Accelerated urbanisation has replaced many natural shorelines with coastal defences, resulting in the loss of natural habitats. However, structures such as seawalls can support some biotic assemblages, albeit of lower species richness. Ecological engineering techniques such as coral transplantation...
Main Authors: | Yuichi Preslie Kikuzawa, Chin Soon Lionel Ng, Shu Qin Sam, Tai Chong Toh, Koh Siang Tan, Poh Leong Loo, Loke Ming Chou |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1377 |
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