Title | DISTRIBUTION, PERSISTENCE, AND GROWTH OF GROUPERS (PISCES, SERRANIDAE) ON ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL PATCH REEFS IN THE VIRGIN-ISLANDS |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1994 |
Authors | Beets, J, Hixon, MA |
Journal | Bulletin of Marine Science |
Volume | 55 |
Pagination | 470-483 |
Type of Article | Journal Article |
ISSN | 0007-4977 |
Abstract | We examined patterns of distribution, persistence, and growth of groupers (especially Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus), which recruited to or colonized 52 one cubic-meter concrete-block reefs and 10 natural patch reefs off St. Thomas, USVI. The artificial reefs comprised five shelter treatments: 24 large holes, 12 large holes, 24 small holes, 12 small holes, and holeless controls. Although small individuals ( |
URL | <Go to ISI>://WOS:A1994QB58400019 |