Modelling produced by Institute of Marine Science shows ‘huge area’ in which waves and flood waters could have destroyed coral colonies
The sight of large clumps of seagrass washed up on shore – such as here at at Finch Bay, Cooktown – is one that scientist Dr Christina Howley had never seen. Modelling produced by Institute of Marine Science shows ‘huge area’ in which waves and flood waters could have destroyed coral colonies .
Dr Marji Puotinen, a research scientist at Aims who specialises in studying the impact of cyclones on coral reefs, said wave heights of four metres or more were considered enough to rip off parts of coral colonies and cause severe damage to reefs. She said while the modelling showed the potential for widespread impacts, the actual damage would probably be patchy with some parts of reefs bearing the full force of waves while others would likely have been spared
Seagrass Shore Coral Colonies Modelling Waves Flood Waters Damage Reefs
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