symbiont density and chlorophyll a content) as well as coral growth
rates. These indicators of coral health allowed us to follow changes
over shorter sampling periods (non-retrospective) and test the effects
of seasonal fluctuations in water quality. Specifically, the objectives
of the paper were to: 1. Assess spatial and temporal
variations in coral conditions, 2. Identify key environmental drivers
of coral condition, and 3. Identify water quality threshold values for
coral growth in Singapore's coastal waters.