Anto, Alvin and Sreenath, K R and Ranjith, L and Raju, Aju K (2024) Recovery of a tropical coral reef in the aftermath of a cyclone: insights into postdisturbance dynamics and conservation strategies. Bulletin of Marine Science, 100 (3). ISSN 1553-6955
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Over the past decade, the Arabian Sea has witnessed an increase in tropical cyclones during the pre- monsoon and post-monsoon months, resulting in heightened devastation across the vulnerable low-lying coral islands in the Lakshadweep Sea along the southwest coast of India. Our underwater survey-based study—focused on Kavaratti Atoll in the Lakshadweep group, India—provides groundbreaking evidence on the rapid recovery potential of coral reefs following severe cyclonic events, a globally relevant concern given increasing climate change impacts. The observed coral recovery rate was significantly faster than expected, showing that recovery rates can differ in coral reefs of different regions. The recovery was primarily facilitated by quick-growing coral genera such as Pocillopora and Acropora, leading to a shift in the coral assemblage. The recovery by these fast-growing corals highlights their role as early succession species, pivotal in the initial stages of reef recovery. The findings of this study underscore the crucial significance of ongoing monitoring, maintaining reef connectivity, and establishing marine protected areas for the conservation of less-studied remote reef systems.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Oceanography > Natural calamities > Cyclones Marine Ecosystems > Coral Reefs |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division |
| Depositing User: | Arun Surendran |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Jun 2025 10:57 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2025 10:57 |
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/18836 |
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