Abbreviations list used in dataset fct: functional group hc: hard coral oc: octocoral ag: algae sp: sponge zo: zoanthid anti: antipathid as: ascidian br: bryozoan cy: cyanobacteria hy: hydrozoan ane: sea anemone co: corallimorpharian NT: North Taiwan GI: Green Island KT: Kenting 10: -10 meters 40: -40 meters KI: Keelung Island BC: Bitou DBS: Dabaisha GW: Guiwan SL: Shilang HCK: Hongchaikeng XW: Xiaowan LK: Longkeng MBT: Mobitou