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Contribution of Ecological Surveys to Coastal Conservation: A Case in soft shore study

Journal of Ecology and Environment / Journal of Ecology and Environment, (P)2287-8327; (E)2288-1220
2004, v.27 no.3, pp.127-131
Tai, K.K (Hong Kong Univ.)
S.G. Cheung (Hong Kong Univ.)
P.K.S. Shin (Hong Kong Univ.)
Tai,, K. , S.G., C. , & P.K.S., S. (2004). Contribution of Ecological Surveys to Coastal Conservation: A Case in soft shore study. Journal of Ecology and Environment, 27(3), 127-131.
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Abstract

Soft shores are particularly vulnerable to human exploitation; however, they exhibit a variety of habitats which provide refuge for a diversity of flora and fauna. This study describes a survey of 13 soft shores in Hong Kong with information on species diversity, sediment characteristics, shore extent, pollution threat, degree of naturalness, linkage with other ecological habitats, and degree of social/economic importance. Data collected were subjected to multivariate statistical analyses, so as to identify shores that have significant ecological status and conservation value for management purposes.

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Coastal conservation, Multivariate statistical analyses, Soft shore

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