METHODOLOGY
Transplantation Site Selection and Mapping
The researchers conducted a preliminary survey on the research area to obtain information on the appropriate donor and transplantation site, coral reef status and species composition, and water conditions and other oceanic parameters.
A small region of the sanctuary in Hinatuan bay was selected as a research site to minimize disturbance from the people.
A small region of the sanctuary in Hinatuan bay was selected as a research site to minimize disturbance from the people.