Checklist of scleractinian coral species in Mangrove Bay, El Qoseir, Egypt (Q6675937)

This dataset contains observational data on scleractinian coral species from two reef sites at Mangrove Bay, El Qoseir, Egypt, serving as a baseline for future research and conservation. Collected between October 19th and 25th, 2023, the data includes coordinates, transect details, depth measurements, exposure levels, and life form categories. Surveys were conducted at two sites with different exposure levels (a sheltered reef site and a current-exposed reef site) using the Line Intercept Transect (LIT) method. Each site was surveyed with three 20 m LIT's within three depth zones: reef edge (01 m), shallow reef slope (3.74.75 m), and deeper reef slope (7.29.5 m), totaling eighteen transects. Coordinates were recorded via GPS. Life forms were categorized using codes adapted from English et al. (1994): AA (Algae assemblage) ACB (Acropora coral branching) ACD (Acropora coral digitate) CA (Coralline algae) CA + TA (Coralline algae + Turf algae) CB (Coral branching) CD (Coral dead) CDA (Coral dead with algae) CE (Coral encrusting) CF (Coral foliose) CM (Coral massive) CME (Coral Millepora) CMR (Coral mushroom) CR (Coral rubble) CS (Coral submassive) GAP (No category underneath the measuring tape) MA (Macroalgae) MOLL (Mollusc) OT (Others) R (Rock) S (Sand) SC (Soft coral) SP (Sponge) TA (Turf algae) English, S., Wilkinson, C. Baker, V. (eds) 1994, Survey Manual for Tropical Marine Resources, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville.