Aspect on the reproduction of some scleractinian corals in Redang Island, Terengganu

Abstract

The gonad development and reproductive cycle of Scleractinian corals in Teluk Bakau, Pulau Redang, Terengganu were studied. Observations were conducted over a period of 11 weeks, between 1 st August 2003 and 10 th October 2003, during which nine samplings were carried out. Four species of Scleractinian corals (Acropora nobilis, Acropora hyacinthus, Acropora e/seyi and Pocillopora verrucosa) consisting of 20 - 30 colonies each were decalcified, dissected and examined.