In studies of habitat-forming species, those that are not spatially dominant are often
considered “non-primary” habitat and may be overlooked. This is despite the fact that …

Microorganisms interact with all biological components in a variety of ways. They contribute
to increase the efficiency of marine food webs and facilitate the adaptation of multicellular …

Habitat loss is a key driver in the decline of terrestrial and marine species worldwide. In the
marine environment, habitat loss is considered to be a major threat to seahorses …

The aim of this study was to determine and compare habitat preferences for male and
female adult and juvenile White's seahorse Hippocampus whitei and assess their …

Marine debris is recognised globally as a key threatening process to marine life, but efforts
to address the issue are hampered by the lack of data for many marine habitats. By …

The habitat-forming Endangered 'cauliflower'soft coral Dendronephthya australis, endemic
to South-east Australia, is in rapid decline. To aid future conservation strategies, it is vital to …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can be an effective spatial approach to
conservation, especially when they involve genuine consultation that considers the diversity …

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are known to contribute toward the conservation of marine
biodiversity, particularly targeted fishery species. Snapper Chrysophrys auratus are an …

Coral reefs are amongst the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth, and while stony corals
create the foundational complexity of these ecosystems, octocorals and anemones …

Understanding the movement dynamics of marine fish provides valuable information that
can assist with species management, particularly regarding protection within marine …