Table 3.
Summary of the vulnerable marine ecosystems present within the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) during expedition NA064.
| Dive | Cold-water corals | Coral gardens | Sponge gardens | Total % of VMEs in images analysed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1435 | ||||
| Depth range present | 359–449 m | 293–1102 m | 293–1165 m | 42% |
| Percentage presence over dive transect | 5% | 19% | 33% | |
| H1443A | ||||
| Depth range present | 414–489 m | 417–618 m | 417–618 m | 27% |
| Percentage presence over dive transect | 10% | 37% | 3% | |
| H1443B | ||||
| Depth range present | 249–335 m | 252–514 m | Not Present | 46% |
| Percentage presence over dive transect | 4% | 14% | Not Present | |