Table 2. Areal estimates of habitat types present
at Pelekane Bay, Hawai'i based on underwater surveys and aerial photographs.
Habitat type |
Area (m2) |
Percent of total |
I. Mixed rubble and silt bottom |
7,593 |
16% |
II. Sand and silt bottom |
21,651 |
45% |
III. Basalt pavement with rubble |
2,758 |
6% |
IV. Coral in mixed rubble |
4,375 |
9% |
V. Patch reefs |
12,111 |
25% |
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