Impact of development on Pulau Layang Layang coral reefs

Ridzwan Abdul Rahman, . and Mohd Ibrahim Mohamed, . and Mohamed Pauzi Abdullah, . (1994) Impact of development on Pulau Layang Layang coral reefs. [Proceedings Paper]

The coral reefs of Pulau Layang Layang an atoll situated 10 nm off the north-west coast of Sabah Malaysia was first surveyed in 1988 under the ASEAN-Australia LCR Project Phase 1. The reefs were resurveyed in June 1993. Pulau Layang Layang has undergone some development since 1988. Over the 5 year period an airstrip sea-wall and a tourist resort were built on the island. Further development is planned for the island. This paper reports changes which have taken place to the reef morphology coral community and fish population following the recent physical development in Pulau Layang Layang.

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The coral reefs of Pulau Layang Layang an atoll situated 10 nm off the north-west coast of Sabah Malaysia was first surveyed in 1988 under the ASEAN-Australia LCR Project Phase 1. The reefs were resurveyed in June 1993. Pulau Layang Layang has undergone some development since 1988. Over the 5 year period an airstrip sea-wall and a tourist resort were built on the island. Further development is planned for the island. This paper reports changes which have taken place to the reef morphology coral community and fish population following the recent physical development in Pulau Layang Layang.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QH541.5 C65A816 1994 Vol.2 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term:	Coral reefs
AGROVOC Term:	Fisheries development
AGROVOC Term:	Physiography
AGROVOC Term:	Surveys
AGROVOC Term:	Malaysia
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:13
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11156

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