The status of seagrass communities in the Truong Sa archipelago

Cao Van Luong; Nguyen Manh Linh; Vu Manh Hung; Dam Duc Tien; Dau Van Thao; Tran Dinh Lan

doi:10.15625/1859-3097/20/3/15076

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Cao Van Luong Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, VAST, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, Vietnam
Nguyen Manh Linh Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, VAST, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, Vietnam
Vu Manh Hung Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, VAST, Vietnam
Dam Duc Tien Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, VAST, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, Vietnam
Dau Van Thao Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, VAST, Vietnam
Tran Dinh Lan Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, VAST, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, Vietnam

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https://doi.org/10.15625/1859-3097/20/3/15076

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Seagrass, distribution, Truong Sa archipelago, Vietnam.

Abstract

Seagrasses in Truong Sa archipelago have not been intensively studied and understood, even in some obviously progressive works recently published. It is essential to carry out much more researches to fill up understanding gaps of seagrasses in the area. In 2019, within the framework of the project coded KC09.29/16–20, two surveys were conducted for three selected islands (Truong Sa Lon, Thuyen Chai and Song Tu Tay) in the area, focusing on marine ecosystems including seagrass beds. Survey results in the selected islands show eight seagrass species (one new record), the estimated total distribution area of 1,190 ha, the total reserve of biomass reaching 7,417.2 tons.dry, equivalent to 11,432.8 tons.CO₂.

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