LTR - Thalassoma Surveys

<p><em>Thalassoma</em> surveys were conducted from 2003-2007, 2009, 2012, and 2014. These surveys were conducted at each of 192 reefs. Beginning in 2012, reefs 129-144 and added reefs 193-198 were manipulated for a project studying the effects of vermetid removals; information pertaining to this manipulation can be found in the project “Spatial patterns of coral-vermetid interactions: short-term effects and long-term consequences”. All data collected on reefs 129-144 and 193-198 beginning in 2012 can also be found under that project. These reefs are characterized in the “Long Term Reef Physical Characteristics” dataset. <em>Thalassoma</em> surveys are meant to characterize size structure of <em>Thalassoma</em> and other fish species thought to affect <em>Thalassoma</em> dynamics. We ultimately hope to use the data on size structure and numbers of <em>Thalassoma</em> to infer settlement rates, growth rates and survival.</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Moorea, French Polynesia (17.48 degrees S, 149.82 degrees W)</p>