1. 2017 WIO Post-Bleaching Assessment Project – Regional analysis
2nd November 2017
Mishal Gudka -
10th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

2. Discussion Regional map – all sites
Summary stats of the data – number of data contributors, number of sites etc.
Method – data compilation using data sheets
Results that can be shown with the data
Preliminary results
Trend in hard coral cover
Pre regional mean coral cover vs. post
Bleaching results – average percentage of coral bleached at peak, as well as percentage coral death at peak mortality
Next steps in the analysis – still to finish, timeline
Acknowledge/list all data contributors (maybe as this would be a repeat from national presentations)

4. Results
Over 96 sites/stations included in the analysis

5. Discussion

6. 22% decline in living coral in the WIO

7. Next steps in the analysis
Combine data from more sites
Look at quantitative bleaching data – bleaching at peak
Compare mortality of coral using bleaching method
Response/trend of fleshy algae
Assessment of most impacted coral genera
Impacts on recruit and fish abundance
Incidence of condition e.g. diseases etc.