Assessing the effects of sewage on coral reefs: developing techniques to detect stress before coral mortality

摘要

One issue coral reef researchers and managers are faced with is assessing the impact of sewage out falls on coral reefs. Questions regarding how much and what kind of sewage can be tolerated on coral reefs are frequently asked (e.g., Should the level of treatment be secondary or tertiary?, Should the sewage pipe be extended into deeper water.). these questions are further complicated by financial considerations.