Seagrass Health Status
Comprehensive health assessments and threat analysis for all monitoring sites at Suyac Island.
Current Health Status by Site
Poor
Suyac West Bay
SYC-W04 · Intertidal
Assessed: Jan 16, 2024
Total Coverage
35.00%
2
Species
High
Disturbance
Dominant:
Halodule uninervis
Recommendation:
Implement fishing restrictions near seagrass areas. Community awareness program needed.
Implement fishing restrictions near seagrass areas. Community awareness program needed.
Assessment History
| Date | Site | Assessor | Health | Coverage | Species | Disturbance | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 |
Suyac West Bay
SYC-W04
|
Dr. Maria Santos | Poor |
35.00%
|
2 | High | Low |
Threat Records
2 Active
0 Monitored
0 Resolved
| Site | Threat Type | Severity | Reported By | Date | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suyac West Bay | Fishing Activity | High | Ana Reyes | Jan 16, 2024 | Active | Bottom trawling observed within 50m of seagrass beds. Significant physical damage to seagrass shoots... |
| Suyac West Bay | Pollution | Moderate | Ana Reyes | Apr 23, 2024 | Active | Solid waste observed near seagrass beds. Possible nutrient loading from organic waste. |