Feb 28, 2025 · This field guide to nearly 50 species of the most common corals on Nauru provides a resource for coral reef scientists, managers, monitoring teams, and anyone else interested in learning about reef-building corals.

Feb 25, 2025 · Nauru’s coral reefs are home to a unique and diverse array of marine species, including colorful corals, various fish populations, and endangered marine animals. Top snorkeling and diving spots in Nauru offer thrilling underwater adventures, with safety tips ensuring a secure exploration experience.

Nauru is an ancient submerged volcano with a karstified limestone cap of coral origin about 550m thick (Hill and Jacobson 1989), measuring 6 km long by 4 km wide with a circumference of 18 km and a total land area of 21 sq. km.

Dec 9, 2024 · Nauru’s coral reefs provide critical ecosystem services, including: Coastal Protection : Reefs act as natural barriers against storm surges. Fisheries : Coral reefs support marine biodiversity, which sustains local fisheries.

Nauru, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, is making significant efforts to restore its coral reefs. These underwater ecosystems are vital for marine life, the local economy, and the environment.

A guide to the underwater identification of 48 species of living reef corals in 19 genera that secrete hard skeletons in Nauru. Sign up for access to the world's latest research.

Feb 18, 2024 · Nauru’s coral reef area spreads over 7.5 square km and boasts many coral species forming gorgeous submerged gardens, including: Porites australiensis, P. heronsis, Fungia spp., Pocillopora eydouxi, Millepora spp., Acropora spicifera and A. palifer.

Jan 1, 2019 · The Nauru reef flat extends from the shoreline to the reef crest where waves break and the reef slope begins. It is almost completely devoid of corals. A few corals were found in small depressions around the old abandoned cantilevers.

The island is encircled by a fringing coral reef, which becomes visible at low tide and features numerous rocky pinnacles. This reef has made it difficult to establish a seaport, although there are channels in the reef that allow small boats to access the island.

Feb 6, 2025 · Sea walls, mangrove restoration, and coral reef conservation can help protect the island’s coastline from erosion and storm surges. Mangroves, in particular, are important for trapping sediment and reducing the impact of waves, while coral reefs provide vital ecosystem services and act as natural barriers to coastal flooding.