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A preliminary biological assessment was conducted at a site proposed for installation of an underwater electromagnetic measuring range (UEMMR) and three potential coral transplant recipient mounds in Apra Harbor, Guam. Large numbers of corals representing various species and colony sizes were encountered at the proposed UEMMR location with a mix of scattered and aggregated distributions observed. Coral species presence and abundance differed at the three transplant mounds, though a prevailing species noted at UEMMR appeared to dominate where spatially present. Coral formations often appear best developed along reef top perimeters and, in some cases, upper slopes, in the area of Apra Harbor that was surveyed. General observations on the site conditions and coral species encountered are presented along with project-specific concerns and recommendations.

Document Information

Document Type
Survey

Document Format
Microsoft Word

Publication Date
2015-11-10

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Item Identification

Title: A preliminary survey of the site proposed for underwater electromagnetic measuring range placement, with observations on three potential coral transplantation locations in Apra Harbor, Guam
Short Name: UEMMR Preliminary Survey NOAA
Status: Completed
Publication Date: 2015-11-10
Abstract:

A preliminary biological assessment was conducted at a site proposed for installation of an underwater electromagnetic measuring range (UEMMR) and three potential coral transplant recipient mounds in Apra Harbor, Guam. Large numbers of corals representing various species and colony sizes were encountered at the proposed UEMMR location with a mix of scattered and aggregated distributions observed. Coral species presence and abundance differed at the three transplant mounds, though a prevailing species noted at UEMMR appeared to dominate where spatially present. Coral formations often appear best developed along reef top perimeters and, in some cases, upper slopes, in the area of Apra Harbor that was surveyed. General observations on the site conditions and coral species encountered are presented along with project-specific concerns and recommendations.

Purpose:

Preliminary evaluation of sites for proposed UEMMR placement and coral transplantation in Apra Harbor, Guam for the purpose of regulatory assistance and site verification.

Notes:

Lists of coral species observed, general observations of habitat characteristics and recommendations on impact avoidance, minimization and mitigation.

Other Citation Details:

NMFS. 2015. A preliminary survey of the site proposed for underwater electromagnetic measuring range placement, with observations on three potential coral transplantation locations in Apra Harbor, Guam. Final report prepared by S. P. Kolinski, pp. 11.

contact: Steve.Kolinski@noaa.gov

Supplemental Information:

Data and select images contained within report. Additional site and species images available.

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None Apra Harbor
None Coral Reef
None Guam
None Impact Assessment
None U.S. Navy

Physical Location

Organization: NMFS Office Of Habitat Conservation
City: Honolulu
State/Province: HI
Country: USA

Document Information

Document Type: Survey
Format: Microsoft Word
Status Code: Final

Access Information

Security Class: Unclassified
Data Access Procedure:

Request from NOAA PIRO HCD or download through system

Data Access Constraints:

None

URLs

URL 1

CC ID: 268609
URL: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov

Data Quality

Quality Control Procedures Employed:

Species data collected and reviewed by two coral biologists. Report sent for internal and external Navy review and comments.

Catalog Details

Catalog Item ID: 29981
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:29981
Metadata Record Created By: Steven P Kolinski
Metadata Record Created: 2015-12-30 17:47+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By: SysAdmin InPortAdmin
Metadata Record Last Modified: 2022-08-09 17:10+0000
Metadata Record Published: 2016-02-18
Owner Org: PIRO
Metadata Publication Status: Published Externally
Do Not Publish?: N
Metadata Last Review Date: 2016-02-18
Metadata Review Frequency: 1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date: 2017-02-18