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This data layer visualizes the point locations of long term monitoring sites for the Territorial Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring Program (TCRMP). Approximately 39 reef cells (32 TCRMP & 7 National Park Service) were identified as valuable ‘sentinel sites’ because of the presence of long-term permanent scientific monitoring sites used for territorial and national reporting of coral reef status and trends to inform adaptive management. Data collection at these sites represents a substantial strategic investment for Federal and Territorial government agencies tasked with coral reef conservation, which qualifies these coral reefs as offering a monitoring service to society. |