This data consists of 5418 records derived from 6 tows covering 10.421 km at 1.92m resolution, over a depth range of 50.1 to .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
Gorgonians 26.56%
Hard Coral 19.18%
Macroalgae 24.20%
NoBenthos 9.60%
Soft Coral 20.47%
Summary of substrates recorded
Limestone 48.54%
NoSub 0.04%
Rock 3.25%
Rubble 17.33%
Sand 7.05%
SandCoarse 7.48%
SandWaves 1.03%
Silt 5.48%
Stone 9.80%
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