Ecological impacts of coral gardening outplanting in the Maldives
As coral reefs continue to degrade at an alarming rate, coral restoration efforts are
increasing worldwide in an attempt to keep up with the global challenge of preserving these …
increasing worldwide in an attempt to keep up with the global challenge of preserving these …
High densities, rapid infestation and high feeding rates of corallivore gastropods on corals in Bora-Bora Island, French Polynesia
L Gautrand, E Gairin, J Sowinski, L Sowinski… - Regional Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The global decline of coral reefs has prompted research into understanding the impacts of
anthropogenic stressors, as well as the interactions between corals and their natural …
anthropogenic stressors, as well as the interactions between corals and their natural …
The outbreak of Drupella snails and its catastrophic effects on coral reefs: a comprehensive review
F Zhang, X Jia, Z Lin, Y Jiang, M Qu - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The recurring outbreaks of Drupella snails are a significant threat to coral reef ecosystems
on a global scale. However, research on Drupella snails is currently very fragmentary. This …
on a global scale. However, research on Drupella snails is currently very fragmentary. This …
Exploring the performance of mid‐water lagoon nurseries for coral restoration in the Maldives
Small island nations like the Maldives are highly dependent on healthy coral reefs and the
ecosystem services they provide. Lately, Maldivian reefs have experienced considerable …
ecosystem services they provide. Lately, Maldivian reefs have experienced considerable …
Reef complexity influences distribution and habitat choice of the corallivorous seastar Culcita schmideliana in the Maldives
The cushion seastar Culcita schmideliana has gained major attention in the last few years
because of its selective predation on juvenile corals, as well as its ability to generate large …
because of its selective predation on juvenile corals, as well as its ability to generate large …
[HTML][HTML] Comparing different farming habitats for mid-water rope nurseries to advance coral restoration efforts in the Maldives
The need for comprehensive and effective coral restoration projects, as part of a broader
conservation management strategy, is accelerating in the face of coral reef ecosystem …
conservation management strategy, is accelerating in the face of coral reef ecosystem …
Biogenic reefs at risk: facing globally widespread local threats and their interaction with climate change
Biogenic reefs are secondary marine substrates, also referred to as bioconstructions or
bioherms, made by autogenic ecosystem engineers (sensu, Jones et al., 1994) that provide …
bioherms, made by autogenic ecosystem engineers (sensu, Jones et al., 1994) that provide …
[HTML][HTML] Reduction of small-prey capture rate and collective predation in the bleached sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana
Cnidarians may dominate benthic communities, as in the case of coral reefs that foster
biodiversity and provide important ecosystem services. Polyps may feed by predating …
biodiversity and provide important ecosystem services. Polyps may feed by predating …
High levels of genetic connectivity in the corallivorous gastropod Drupella cornus (Rӧding, 1798) in an expanding latitudinal range along Western Australia
Understanding connectivity in high impact corallivores is crucial for coral reef management.
The obligate corallivorous Drupella cornus (Röding, 1798) has caused extensive damage to …
The obligate corallivorous Drupella cornus (Röding, 1798) has caused extensive damage to …
Resource partitioning by corallivorous snails on Bonaire (southern Caribbean)
L Verboom, BW Hoeksema - Diversity, 2022 - mdpi.com
A biodiversity survey on three corallivorous snails (Mollusca: Gastropoda) was performed at
28 sites around the island of Bonaire to assess their distribution patterns and associated …
28 sites around the island of Bonaire to assess their distribution patterns and associated …