Manta Survey at Komodo National Park
Species
Impacts
Bleaching 20%
Diver 20%
Marine debris 40%
Marine debris 40%
Location
Depth: 20 m
Duration: 62 min
- Temp:
- 28 ℃
- Divers:
- 12
- Boats:
- 4
- Current:
- Slight - able to hold position with little effort.
- Notes:
- -
Team
Bleaching
Bleaching occurs when corals expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae - pigmented, algae-like protozoa that live within the coral's cells. High temperature, pollution or other stresses can cause the coral to expel its zooxanthellae, leading to a lighter or complete loss of color.
Diver
Poor diver etiquette, including poor buoyancy control, improperly secured gear, excessive photography flashes, and careless fin kicks, can result in diver induced damage to coral reefs.
