Thesis (M.S.) in Marine Biology--University of Maine, 2007. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 34-40).

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 274-304).

Chui, Pui Yi. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-149). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract (English) --- p.i / Abstract (Chinese) --- p.v / Acknowledgements --- p.vii / Contents --- p.viii / List of Tables --- p.xi / List of Figures --- p.xii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- General Introduction and Thesis Outline --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- Coral reefs and conservation --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Reproduction in scleractinian corals --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1.2.1 --- Sexual reproductive pattern --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2 --- Overview of coral spawning patterns --- p.5 / Chapter 1.1.2.3 --- Environmental factors regulating coral reproduction --- p.7 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Coral recruitment --- p.9 / Chapter 1.2 --- Coral Communities in Hong Kong --- p.12 / Chapter 1.3 --- Objectives --- p.13 / Chapter 1.4 --- Study Sites- Tung Ping Chau Marine Park --- p.14 / Chapter 1.5 --- Thesis outline --- p.15 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- "Spawning of Scleractinian Corals in Hong Kong, Larval Culture and Development" --- p.20 / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.20 / Chapter 2.2 --- Methods and Materials --- p.22 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Site description --- p.22 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Spawning observation --- p.23 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- "Target coral species, Platygyra acuta" --- p.23 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Coral gamete collection --- p.24 / Chapter 2.2.5 --- Fertilization and larval rearing --- p.26 / Chapter 2.2.6 --- Embryonic development of Platygyra acuta larvae --- p.28 / Chapter 2.2.7 --- Induced settlement of coral larvae --- p.29 / Chapter 2.2.8 --- Environmental cues that triggered the spawning events --- p.30 / Chapter 2.3 --- Results --- p.31 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Spawning observation --- p.31 / Chapter 2.3.1.1 --- May 2009 --- p.32 / Chapter 2.3.1.2 --- May- Early June 2010 --- p.33 / Chapter 2.3.1.3 --- Late June 2010 --- p.36 / Chapter 2.3.1.4 --- July 2010 --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Fertilization and Platygyra acuta larval rearing --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Embryonic development of Platygyra acuta larvae --- p.39 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Induced settlement --- p.40 / Chapter 2.4 --- Discussion --- p.40 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Spawning observation --- p.40 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Embryonic development of Platygyra acuta --- p.43 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Environmental cues --- p.44 / Chapter 2.4.4 --- "Fertilization, larval rearing and induced settlement" --- p.46 / Chapter 2.5 --- Summary --- p.46 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- "Recruitment Patterns of Scleractinian Corals in Tung Ping Chau Marine Park, Hong Kong" --- p.70 / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.70 / Chapter 3.2 --- Methods and Materials --- p.74 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Site description --- p.74 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Settlement and survival of coral recruits --- p.74 / Chapter 3.2.2.1 --- Settlement tiles --- p.74 / Chapter 3.2.2.2 --- Concrete blocks --- p.77 / Chapter 3.2.2.3 --- Fouling organisms on settlement tiles --- p.77 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Environmental parameters --- p.78 / Chapter 3.2.4 --- Post-settlement survival of artificially seeded coral recruits of Platygyra acuta --- p.78 / Chapter 3.2.5 --- Effect of gastropod exclusion on post-settlement survival of coral recruits --- p.79 / Chapter 3.2.6 --- Data analysis --- p.81 / Chapter 3.3 --- Results --- p.82 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Coral recruitment on settlement tiles --- p.82 / Chapter 3.3.1.1 --- Total settlement --- p.82 / Chapter 3.3.1.2 --- Spatial and temporal patterns of coral recruitment --- p.83 / Chapter 3.3.1.3 --- Growth and health of coral recruit --- p.84 / Chapter 3.3.1.4 --- Competition with other fouling organisms --- p.85 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Coral recruitment on concrete blocks --- p.88 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Environmental parameters --- p.89 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Post-settlement survival of artificially seeded coral recruits of Platygyra acuta --- p.91 / Chapter 3.3.5 --- Effects of gastropod of exclusion on post-settlement survival of coral recruits --- p.92 / Chapter 3.4 --- Discussion --- p.93 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Coral settlement --- p.93 / Chapter 3.4.1.1 --- Low settlement rate of corals --- p.94 / Chapter 3.4.1.2 --- Possible cause of low coral settlement --- p.96 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Post-settlement survival of coral recruits --- p.100 / Chapter 3.4.2.1 --- Effect of high sedimentation rate --- p.100 / Chapter 3.4.2.2 --- Competition and predation by other marine organisms --- p.101 / Chapter 3.5 --- Summary --- p.104 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Summary and Perspectives --- p.126 / References --- p.133

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität, Bochum, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-227).

Thesis (Ph.D)--Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010. / Committee Chair: Noonan, Douglas S.; Committee Co-Chair: Norton, Bryan; Committee Member: Bowman, Kirk; Committee Member: Fox, Mary F. Part of the SMARTech Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Collection.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- McMaster University, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-258). Also available via World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph.D.) - James Cook University, 2004. / Typescript (photocopy) Bibliography: leaves 110-130.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wyoming, 2008. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Mar. 11, 2010). Includes bibliographical references.

Coral reefs are being destroyed and degraded by natural and anthropogenic processes. Live corals are becoming increasingly popular as marine aquarium specimens, in both the commercial and private sectors, leading to the degradation of coral reefs. This often has serious economic implications for the fishing, aquarium and tourist industries. It is clear that there is a need for the management and protection of these fragile ecosystems. The artificial propagation of coral is desirable as it will alleviate the demand for wild coral specimens, and will also provide a stock for the rehabilitation of damaged reefs. Although corals are being propagated worldwide by hobbyists, reports on their work are mainly anecdotal and there is little in the scientific literature on the specific requirements for optimal growth rates and survival in suitable coral species. This study thus focused on developing techniques to propagate a range of appropriate coral species and to promote their optimal growth. The results revealed that different morphological groups of scleractinian corals require specialised techniques of fragmentation and attachment to ensure survival. The corals were broken using a hammer and chisel. Attachment techniques varied from the use of superglue (which is widely used in the United States), to thermoplastic glue. The mean mortality using superglue was 73% (n=120, ±0.167), using epoxy, 62% (n=120, ±0.127) and with thermoplastic glue it was 11% (n=120, ±0.108) Superglue was extremely difficult to work with and proved ineffective, especially when attempting to glue uneven surfaces. Certain species did not survive using this adhesive due to exposure of the coral to air. The most effective method of rapid attachment was the use of thermoplastic glue that set rapidly underwater. The use of electrolysis to promote the attachment of coral nubbins was tested as an alternative to the various adhesives. This method increased the survival of the nubbins and eliminated exposure to air. It has proven suitable for both coral propagation and in situ reef rehabilitation. Growth experiments revealed that the manipulation of current flow, light and the addition of different feeds had different effects on the growth rates of selected candidate species. A suite of optima was thus developed for each species. The majority of species grew best in a bi-directional current flow, with yeast as feed, under actinic blue light. An experiment that combined the optimal current flow, feed and light conditions, revealed that the majority of species grew best under mixed light with yeast as feed. The trade in corals is sensitive in terms of their handling, transportation and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) status. Having established the viability of their propagation, consideration was given to appropriate regulatory and marketing procedures to accommodate this sensitivity of the cultivated material. / Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2001.