Coral Reef Report Cards 2016 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Report Card

Reef Health Index and Marine Managed Areas The National Reef Health Index (RHI) was 2.8 (out of 5) or ‘fair’. Coral cover was good (score=4), suggesting these reefs could support larger fish populations. Herbivorous fish were common (score=3), but moderate to small in size. Fleshy macroalgae (score=2) were abundant in areas without herbivory and could be reduced if herbivorous fish, especially parrotfish, were protected. Commercial fish biomass was low (score=2). RHI 2.8 s h r ou s St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Reef Health Index Ma Fle cro gae ver Co m Co m F Key findings: • St. Vincent & the Grenadines has many coral reef types, each provides important habitat Saint Vincent • Many reefs have good coral cover with healthy corals • More fish and larger fish found in no-take areas and reefs with complex structure • Protecting herbivorous fish will improve habitat for corals • Reducing sedimentation and promoting sustainable Ray's Place LTM Marine Islands St. Vincent & the Grenadines’ Reef Health Index Indicator Year Score Good 21 n/a 14 Fleshy Macroalgae 2015 Poor 16 n/a 30 Herbivorous Fish 2015 Fair 2204 n/a 3928 Commercial Fish 2015 Poor 563 n/a 2823 Subregion (# Survey Sites) West East Tobago Cays 8,16,18,22,24 9,12,15,23 (n=25) (n=9) SC2 South Coast inset Byahaut Point Subregion 24 Cane Garden Point 24 (n=10) Coral Cover 23 15 24 23 Fleshy Macroalgae 14 30 14 27 Herbivorous

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