The significance of zoantharians in coral reef resilience

Abstract

This thesis undertook the initiative with lack of research on zoantharians in this region, to determine their significance in the coral reef resilience. Prior to answering the question, diversity as well as spatial and temporal distribution of zoantharians in Pulau Redang and Pulau Bidong were determined. The reef benthic communities reported in the distribution studies were then compared with the distribution of zoantharians to determine the resilience of the coral reef.