| Name | Short Code | Functional Group |
|---|---|---|
| Hard coral | HC | Hard coral |
| Recently dead coral | RDC | Hard coral |
| Soft Coral | SC | Other Invertebrates |
| Sponge | SP | Other Invertebrates |
| Sand | Sand | Soft Substrate |
| Silt/Clay | Silt | Soft Substrate |
| Rock | Rock | Hard Substrate |
| Others | OTH | Other |
| Rubble | Rubble | Other |
| Nutrient Indicator Algae | NIA | Algae |