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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 47 Issue 1

Sedimentation of silt in the coral reef environment of Palk Bay, India

J. Jerald Wilson, N. Marimuthu and A. K. Kumaraguru
Abstract

The sedimentation of silt at five locations in the coral reef environment of Palk Bay was studied during May to October 2004 for a rapid assessment. The rate of sedimentation ranged from lmg/cm2/d to 42 mg/cm2/d. It was greater during June coinciding with the onset of southwest monsoon season. Areas of greater sedimentation indicated less live coral coverage. Corals of the family Acroporidae were found to be severely affected.

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Date : 30-06-2005