The AMBIO project conducted a comprehensive video-based baseline assessment of coral reef fish communities and associated habitats in the New Caledonian lagoons. The survey relies on remote unbaited underwater video observations, using the STAVIRO rotating technique. The present study deals with the Corne Sud area, in the south of New-Caledonia, and located within the “Grand Lagon Sud” World Heritage Property. The survey design covers the entire area. 155 stations were validated within 9 days. They were analyzed to characterize the habitat surrounding each station, and fish communities, based on a list of 429 fish species (cf. AMBIO/A/1). 27 indicators were computed and mapped (maps available on a Sextant server). Indicators were analyzed using the PAMPA... |