Intact stands of Heliopora Pulau Banyak

Uplifted stands of Heliopora on Simeuleu

Healthy reef on the Acehnese mainland

Reef killed by crown of thorns starfish in the Pulau Banyaks

Crown of thorns starfish and a recently eaten coral

A reef on Simeuleu with low coral cover and lack of structure associated with dynamite fishing

Table coral surrounded by a sponge which local fisherman suggest proliferates following cyanide fishing

Uplifted colonies are still intact 2 years after the earthquake

Coral recruits were abundant at many sites indicating the ecosystem remains resilient

Reef uplift on Pulau Simeuleu

Reefs were lifted up to 120 cm following the 28 March 2005 earthquake

The lack of erosion indicates these corals were alive and healthy before the earthquake which permanently lifted them out of the water

A porites colony uplifted following the earthquake of 28 March 2005

Healthy reef below the water with dead uplifted reef in the background

Fishing boat with gear for cyanide fishing stowed for easy disposal

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