Pamela M. Hallock

The Amphistegina bleaching index as a tool for evaluating reef-ecosystem health: new data from the Maldives & Australia provide updated insights

Abstract The Amphistegina bleaching index (ABI) provides a simple, low-cost method for assessing photo-oxidative stress in reef-dwelling foraminifera. The ABI, developed for Florida reefs, has been applied to assess the extent of such stress in several regions globally, including...