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each site will be conducted. This will be based on a<br />
simple checklist. The rapid assessment of reef condition<br />
will utilise simple techniques such as manta tows at as<br />
many sites as possible. Representative or unsurveyed<br />
sites will be chosen. Existing, available data will be<br />
compiled into the reporting process when possible. The<br />
rapid socio-economic assessment of reef uses and users<br />
will be carried out at each monitoring site, utilising<br />
simple forms developed specifically for <strong>CORDIO</strong>.<br />
Collection, analysis and reporting of data will be<br />
facilitated and organised by island focal points with<br />
external expertise where necessary and assistance from<br />
<strong>CORDIO</strong> co-ordinators.<br />
Co-ordinators: Dr Jean Pascal Quod and Susie Westmacott<br />
Institutes: ARVAM (Agence pour la Recherche et la<br />
Valorisation Marines) and <strong>CORDIO</strong><br />
4. Long-term monitoring of biophysical and<br />
socio-economic factors<br />
This project will compile and assess monitoring activities<br />
currently undertaken and other relevant programmes<br />
and projects implemented throughout the<br />
islands. This will result in an overview status report on<br />
which suggestions for database requirements, additional<br />
monitoring parameters and stations can be based. This<br />
assessment can also help to expand the current monitoring<br />
efforts.<br />
Co-ordinator: Dr Jean Pascal Quod and Susie Westmacott<br />
Institute: ARVAM (Agence pour la Recherche et la<br />
Valorisation Marines) and <strong>CORDIO</strong><br />
5. Development of a database of pictures<br />
and videos of marked colonies at<br />
<strong>CORDIO</strong> monitoring sites<br />
This project will provide a photographic database at<br />
colony level for lagoonal and outer reef sites. This will<br />
enable assessment of long-term changes and comparisons<br />
to other sites. Data collection will be facilitated by<br />
island focal points.<br />
Co-ordinator: Dr Jean Pascal Quod<br />
Institute: ARVAM (Agence pour la Recherche et la<br />
Valorisation Marines)<br />
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