Analysis of benthic survey images via CoralNet : a summary of standard operating procedures and guidelines.

A standardized approach for analyzing benthic survey images using CoralNet has been established, providing a robust framework for assessing coral reef ecosystems across multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This method, developed by the Coral Reef Ecosystem Program (CREP) and its partners, enables consistent quantification of marine biodiversity in the Hawaiian Archipelago, Mariana Archipelago, American Samoa, and the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. The guidelines ensure reliable data collection and analysis, facilitating large-scale ecological studies and conservation efforts.

Lozada-Misa, P., Schumacher, B., & Vargas-Ángel, Bernardo, 1965-. (20 C.E.). Analysis of benthic survey images via CoralNet : a summary of standard operating procedures and guidelines. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5/AR-PIFSC-H-17-02