2.3.3. Massive Porites spp. corals
In Study 1, every colony of massive Porites spp. (family Poritidae)
was measured in each of two belt transects (10 m long 3 m
wide) laid parallel to the reef slope at each site. In Study 2, the first
10 colonies encountered near the transect tapes were assessed
in situ. Six measurements were taken: