Results Reef fish assemblages • The dive team counted >300,000 fishes of 280 species of fish in 60 families during baseline surveys • Reef fish biomass varied between 6.7 gm-2 and 435.7 gm-2 and tended to be highest on outer reefs particularly reef walls and crests. Reef fish biomass was relatively low within the lagoon, particularly at nearshore sites. • Riykah Island at the northern edge of the TRSP area was a notable biomass hotspot; other high biomass areas included the reef wall along the northern end of the lagoon, and the outer reef extending southwest from Breem.
Bubbles represent fish biomass at each survey site (larger bubbles for more biomass). Colors represent reef types.
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