Develop a genetic toolkit to detect, identify and quantify stress before the onset of physical symptoms in two of the most common and important coral species on Guam. Project will help reef managers identify reefs under stress, pinpoint the causative stressors, and target resilient individuals to propagate for restoration actions.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Coral Reef Conservation Fund
Project Title: Developing a Genetic Toolkit to Assess Stress Levels in Coral Reefs (GU)
Organization:
The University of Guam
Project ID:
0302.20.068632
Description:
Award Amount:
$118471.53
Location:
Mangilao, West Agana Bay and Tanguisson Beach, Guam