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Distribution (± SE) of sessile benthic organisms (stony corals, sponges and gorgonians) across 60 stations sampled along the southern coast of PR shown as a percent of the area sampled. (A) Combined density of sessile organisms (colonies per m2 substrate). (B) Benthic cover (m2 surface area per m2 substrate) based on 3D estimates of colony surface area.
