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Structural complexity (Rugosity) at the 50 m resolution derived from various bathymetric layers using the arc-chord ratio method described in Du Preez 2015.
These data were used to calculate resilience scores for the US Virgin Islands Coral Reef Resilience Prioritization project.
The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Coral Reef Resilience Prioritization project identified coral reefs and underwater habitats in the USVI that may have high resilience properties and potential to withstand current and forecasted climate change conditions, such as thermal stress, increased wave action, and coral disease outbreaks. To learn more, visit https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/project/u-s-virgin-islands-coral-reef-resilience-prioritization/ |