| ABSTRACT The last assessment in terms of extension, status, and living coral cover (%) of Acropora palmata (29) and A. cervicornis (12) formations in Tayrona National Natural Park was done in 2001 and published in 2004. These formations were evaluated again between 2016 and 2018, including a new formation in Aguja Island, considering the same variables, with the addition of colony condition. For A. palmata, 24 formations were found with a reduction in area of 28.9 %. Mean coral cover increased about 2.0 %, with a broad size frequency distribution and an important proportion of colonies affected by damselfish territories (Stegastes). In A. cervicornis the area was reduced in 99.3 % and only one formation was found in Nenguange, although two new small... |
