Reggiena L. Lachica, Marianne S. Pan, Sheena D. Rebuelta (February 2000)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
The study aimed to determine the taxonomy of coral species found and the quality of water in Bolabog, Boracay, Malay, Aklan. In this study, the researchers collected different species of corals and classified them according to their taxonomy. The researchers also tested the water quality in terms of salinity, temperature, and conductivity. The mean was employed as a statistical tool.
Results showed that coral suborders Astrocoeniida and Fungiida were found in the waters of Bolabog, Boracay Island. For Suborder Astrocoeniida, families Acroporidae and Pocilloporidae were represented. For Family Acroporidae, the genera Acropora and Montipora were represented. For Family Pocilloporidae, the genera Seriatopora, Stylophora, and Pocillopora were represented. For Genus Pocillopora, the species damicornis was represented. For Suborder Fungiida, family Fungiidae was represented. For Family Fungiidae, the genera Herpolitha and Fungia were represented.