Crustose coralline algae

Download original image by NESP TWQ 3.3.3, Guillermo Diaz-Pulido, Line Bay

Photographers: Eric Lawrey

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This map shows the connectivity of Crustose coralline algae in the Great Barrier Reef and its surrounding areas: Torres Strait, Coral Sea and Great Sandy regions. The arrows indicate the strength and nature of the connection between the regions. This map is intended to identify where one region is dependent on a neighbouring region.

Additional notes: Passive dispersal by spore reproduction throughout year. Lots of crytic species. Taxonomy mostly unknown. This map only shows the connectivity between the GBR and surrounding regions and not regions along the Queensland coast.

The data for this map was developed based on expert opinion (Guillermo Diaz-Pulido, Line Bay).

Image produced for the project

NESP TWQ Round 3 - Project 3.3.3 - Defining the values of the ecological systems that influence the GBR and lie outside the marine park and world heritage area boundaries

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Crustose coralline algae

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