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NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
The breaking up of a habitat into unconnected patches interspersed with other habitats which may not be inhabitable by species occupying the habitat that was disrupted. The breaking up is usually by human action.
Industry:Natural environment
A corallite with expanding, trumpet-like curves to the outer corallite wall.
Industry:Natural environment
A horseshoe or circular array of reef islets, capping a coral reef system that encloses a lagoon, and perched around an oceanic volcanic seamount.
Industry:Natural environment
A non-native species that is introduced into an area; also referred to as alien or invasive species.
Industry:Natural environment
A thin colony which adheres closely and is attached to the substrate.
Industry:Natural environment
An artificial reef module made from concrete poured into a fiberglass mold.
Industry:Natural environment
