Publications

Lamellodiscus (Monogenea: Diplectanidae) Parasites of Dentex macrophthalmus (Teleostei: Sparidae) From the North Atlantic Coast of Africa, With a Redescription of L. dentexi Aljoshkina, 1984, and Description of Three New Species

Lamellodiscus (Monogenea: Diplectanidae) Parasites of Dentex macrophthalmus (Teleostei: Sparidae) From the North Atlantic Coast of Africa, With a Redescription of L. dentexi Aljoshkina, 1984, and Description of Three New Species Lamellodiscus dentexi Aljoshkina, 1984, a gill parasite of Dentex macrophthalmus …

2011 Annual Report

2011 Annual Report of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Our ambitious and highly anticipated Global Reef Expedition (GRE) began this year, marking 2011 as a milestone year for the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Planning for this …

Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas Field Report

Between April 25-May 18, 2011, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (LOF) and our partners assessed the coral reefs and associated habitats of Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas as part of the Global Reef Expedition. The mission encompassed 20 days at …

Farasan Islands Habitat Mapping in Saudi Arabia Using CASI and QuickBird Imagery

Farasan Islands Habitat Mapping in Saudi Arabia Using CASI and QuickBird Imagery Map products derived from remote sensing technology increase our understanding and ability to manage tropical marine environments. The enhanced mapping capabilities of hyperspectral sensors are well understood; yet technology uptake, particularly …

Cayman Islands Coral Reef Health and Resilience Assessments

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Cayman Islands Coral Reef Health and Resilience Assessments During June 2010, a team of 5-7 marine scientists surveyed 41 shallow reefs off Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman. These surveys assessed benthic cover, population dynamics (size structure and condition) of reef …

An Assessment of the Health and Resilience of Bonaire’s Coral Reefs

An Assessment of the Health and Resilience of Bonaire’s Coral Reefs From July 19-26, 2010, a dedicated team of researchers completed transect surveys on 25 reefs located on the leeward side of Bonaire and the adjacent Klein Bonaire to characterize the …