The Distribution, Diversity, and Indicator Species of Coral Communities Under the Influence of Environmental Changes in the Subtropical Peninsula of Southern China.

ABSTRACT: Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse and economically important marine ecosystems worldwide. Recently, these ecosystems have faced threats and degradation from multiple factors. In particular, coral species living at the edges of subtropical zones are important "barometers" for indicating the global boundaries of coral communities. From 2023 to 2024, we investigated the coral species composition and coverage surrounding the Dapeng Peninsula, which is located at the northern edge of the subtropical zone, and explored the influence of environmental factors on the coral community structure. Fifty-one species belonging to 20 genera and 13 families were identified in five habitats (conservation, wind-wave, tourist, fishery, and pristine areas) across three seasons. Owing to rapid urbanizat

SUBMITTER: Wu DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12483839 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature