Status of Coral Communities on the Volcanic Islands of American Samoa: A Re-survey of Long-term Monitoring Sites 4o

The 2002 re-survey of coral communities in the American Samoa Archipelago, covering Tutuila and the Manu’a Group of islands, assessed coral status and temporal changes since 1995. Key findings include progressing recovery from cyclone disturbances on Tutuila and Tau, with challenges from a crown of thorns starfish infestation and bleaching events affecting Ofu and Olosega, particularly in shallow waters.