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Baseline assessment of IleyaklBeluu Conservation Area
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2015
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Description:"Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been used worldwide to protect biodiversity and increase marine resources' yields. In 2003, the Republic of Palau established the Protected Areas Network (PAN) to help improve the management and effectiveness of Palau's MPAs. In 2006, Palau made a commitment to effectively conserve 30% of its near shore habitat through the Micronesia Challenge. Yet, very few data on the baseline status of MPAs that are part of this network have been collected. This present study was conducted to collect baseline ecological data within the different habitats of IleyaklBeluu Conservation Area (CA) located in Ngardmau State of Palau, to assess the effectiveness of the MPA over time. Findings demonstrated that IleyaklBeluu CA had high coral cover, high recruitment rates and high Scaridae abundance and biomass, which are essential components to coral reef resilience. IleyaklBeluu CA is an important link to the PAN on the west coast of Palau. "--Introduction
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