This data consists of 5097 records derived from 8 tows covering 16.692 km at 3.27m resolution, over a depth range of 22.0 to 7.7 meters. Classification of the benthos and substrate was based on 17 benthic classes and 6 substrate classes.
Summary of the primary benthic categories recorded
Hard Coral 7.10%
Macroalgae 50.95%
Macroalgae and Filter feeders 32.29%
NoBenthos 9.65%
Summary of substrates recorded
Grounding 8.10%
Limestone 85.03%
Rubble 1.39%
Sand 5.47%
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