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Long Term Monitoring Sites
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.
Territorial Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring Program (TCRMP)