00000ctm a22000004i 4500 UP-99796217609116907 Buklod 20100120113915.0 a r |||| u| ta 100120s2016 xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPD-00126599340 DARCHIVES rda eng LG 996 2016 M2 P46 Peñaflor, Eileen L. author. Investigating physical parameters potentially associated with mass coral bleaching events in the Coral Triangle Eileen L. Peñaflor ;thesis adviser, Laura T. David. Quezon City Marine Science Institue, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman 2016. xii, 104 leaves illustrations 28 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis (Ph.D.-Marine Science)--University of the Philippines Diliman June 2016. Thesis is available to the public. The rising temperature of the ocean, together with the frequent occurence of thermal anomalies, has become one f the major concerns.Intense anomalies in sea temperatures have resulted in coral bleaching occurrences, and even led to coral mortality in various parts of the world. This study investigates the patterns in the timing and extent of anomalies of some parameters associated with coral bleaching occurrences in the Coral Triangle. These parameters include sea surface temperature (SST), wind speed, cloudiness, and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Investigation of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) latitude position is also included since this parameter is said to be affected by El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and might provide additional insight to the process that favors coral bleaching occurrence. Coral bleaching and climate change. Coral bleaching and thermal stress. David, Laura T. adviser. FI UPD DMSI QH 541.5 C7 H64 2009 Thesis