![]() Additional roving surveys were undertaken to assess presence of invertebrates in cryptic areas, including ledges and caves. One diver would extend a 10m line from a central point and then swim slowly in a circle while a second diver would record the numbers of each species of invertebrate seen within the plot. Motile invertebrates: The abundance of large motile invertebrates (crustaceans, molluscs and echinoderms) was quantified using random circular plots, each 10m diameter (total area = 314 m 2 ), with 1-4 plots assessed per reef. Recruits were divided into two categories: <2cm diameter and 2-3.9cm diameter. Recruits were identified in both benthic and coral transects. The abundance of recruits (corals smaller than 4cm) was assessed using a minimum of five 0.25m 2 quadrats per transect, with each quadrat located at fixed, predetermined intervals (2, 4, 6, 8, 10m, alternating between right and left side of the transect line). black band disease, yellow band disease, dark spots disease) was assigned. The location (apical, basal, medial) and pattern of tissue loss (linear, annular, focal, multifocal, and coalescing) were recorded, and a field name (e.g. Lesions were diagnosed into four categories: recent tissue loss, skeletal damage, color change, and unusual growth patterns an individual colony could have multiple characteristics (e.g. Each coral was first carefully examined to identify cryptic predators. The diagnosis included an assessment of the type of disease, extent of bleaching, predation, competition, overgrowth or other causes of mortality. For each coral with partial or whole colony mortality, the cause of mortality was identified if possible. While parrotfish were the most abundant fish, these were all extremely small (mean size= 12cm 30 days). Fish biomass at all sites near the Cays was low, with a dominance of herbivores (parrotfish and surgeonfish) and a near absence of groupers, snappers and other commercially important species. Macroalgal cover at all sites was relatively low, with only three sites having greater than 30% cover crustose coralline algae (CCA) was high, with eight sites exceeding 20% cover. A single area, within the proposed fishery reserve, had extensive Acropora cervicornis thickets, and several shallow locations had small, but recovering A. faveolata, and these were generally in good condition. Agaricia, Porites and Siderastrea) although many sites had high abundances of large colonies of Montastraea annularis and M. Coral communities were dominated by small corals (esp. Within 20 reefs, live coral cover ranged from 4.9% to 19.2%. This work was conducted to assist in characterizing coral reef habitats within and outside a proposed fishery reserve, and identify other possible conservation zones. The main objectives were to: 1) characterize the distribution, structure and health of coral reefs and 2) evaluate the population status of commercially important reef fishes and invertebrates. Coral reefs of Pedro Bank, Jamaica were assessed in March, 2012 as part of the KSLOF Global Reef Expedition using a modified Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) protocol. I hope there is a sequel.The coral reefs located off the north coast of the Jamaican mainland are some of the best and most studied reefs in the world. Make no mistake: this is a very pretty film with so many fascinating objects in here to view that even multiple viewings can't possibly pick them all up. The sets are particularly strange and interesting, from the various houses to the clothing to the computer-enhanced scenery, with gorgeous colors. There is almost no profanity in here and no sex. This film is too dark for the little kids but fun for adolescents on up. The kids are likable, good-looking and decent actors and the "baby" is given the funniest "lines" in the movie - all in subtitles. ![]() I appreciated his work even more on the second viewing. The lines he delivers are so hammy they make me just laugh out loud. ![]() With his crazy persona, Carrey was good choice for this role. Whomever he was playing he was hilarious. Everyone in this film is a hoot, especially Carrey who plays "Count Olaf" and then disguises himself by pretending to be other people throughout the story. The two kids, played by Emily Browning and Liam Aiken, should get top billing since they are in every scene while Jim Carrey is in about half. This is a superb job of combining great visuals, special effects and an entertaining story. It's funny, it's dramatic and it's a great visual treat with Tim Burton-esquire wild images throughout.
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