Additionally, the planktonic nature of the majority of coral larvae (Harrison and Wallace 1990, Willis and Oliver 1990), means that larval stages may be exposed to oil contaminants at considerable distances from the parent reef.
Additionally, the planktonic nature of themajority of coral larvae (Harrison and Wallace 1990,Willis and Oliver 1990), means that larval stages may beexposed to oil contaminants at considerable distancesfrom the parent reef.