BIO 340 Final Project: Effects of Zoning on Fish Density along the Great Barrier Reef

Mary Lamoriello - Environmental Biology '27 Over the years, there have been many marine parks and restricted fishing zones established along the Great Barrier Reef to maintain biodiversity and coral health. The goal of these zones is to create an ”undisturbed” area, where species can flourish. Many different species reside in this reef and play important ecological roles. Parrotfish help maintain coral health by grazing on algae, and the presence of carnivores often indicate a diverse and healthy ecosystem. This project aims to examine the differences in species distribution between zones along the Magnetic Island, by looking at carnivorous and Parrotfish species in fished and notake marine reserves. BIO 340 final project