Field measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef

Abstract An exceptionally large coral Porites sp. has been identified and measured at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef (GBR). This coral was measured in March 2021 during citizen science research of coral reefs in the Palm Islands group. We conducted a literature review and consulted s...

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Autores principales:	Adam Smith, Nathan Cook, Kailash Cook, Rachelle Brown, Richard Woodgett, John Veron, Vicki Saylor
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2021
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:9208f77dab2d4b6a94569f7f4437a6882021-12-02T18:51:46ZField measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef10.1038/s41598-021-94818-w2045-2322https://doaj.org/article/9208f77dab2d4b6a94569f7f4437a6882021-08-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94818-whttps://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract An exceptionally large coral Porites sp. has been identified and measured at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef (GBR). This coral was measured in March 2021 during citizen science research of coral reefs in the Palm Islands group. We conducted a literature review and consulted scientists to compare the size, age and health of the Porites with others in the GBR and internationally. This is the largest diameter Porites coral measured by scientists and the sixth highest coral measured in the GBR. The health of the Porites was assessed as very good with over 70% live coral cover and minor percentages of sponge, live coral rock and macroalgae. An estimated age of 421–438 years was calculated based on linear growth models. Manbarra Traditional Owners were consulted and suggested that the Porites be named Muga dhambi (big coral) to communicate traditional knowledge, language and culture to indigenous, tourists, scientists and students.Adam SmithNathan CookKailash CookRachelle BrownRichard WoodgettJohn VeronVicki SaylorNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2021)
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description	Abstract An exceptionally large coral Porites sp. has been identified and measured at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef (GBR). This coral was measured in March 2021 during citizen science research of coral reefs in the Palm Islands group. We conducted a literature review and consulted scientists to compare the size, age and health of the Porites with others in the GBR and internationally. This is the largest diameter Porites coral measured by scientists and the sixth highest coral measured in the GBR. The health of the Porites was assessed as very good with over 70% live coral cover and minor percentages of sponge, live coral rock and macroalgae. An estimated age of 421–438 years was calculated based on linear growth models. Manbarra Traditional Owners were consulted and suggested that the Porites be named Muga dhambi (big coral) to communicate traditional knowledge, language and culture to indigenous, tourists, scientists and students.
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author	Adam Smith Nathan Cook Kailash Cook Rachelle Brown Richard Woodgett John Veron Vicki Saylor
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title	Field measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef
title_short	Field measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef
title_full	Field measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef
title_fullStr	Field measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef
title_full_unstemmed	Field measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef
title_sort	field measurements of a massive porites coral at goolboodi (orpheus island), great barrier reef
publisher	Nature Portfolio
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url	https://doaj.org/article/9208f77dab2d4b6a94569f7f4437a688
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Field measurements of a massive Porites coral at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island), Great Barrier Reef

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