Sea urchins are primary herbivores on coral reefs, regulating algal biomass and facilitating
coral settlement and growth. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Recurring mass mortality …

The sea urchin Diadema setosum is an ecological key species across its range, particularly
on coral reefs. In 2006 D. setosum was first observed in the Mediterranean Sea, and since, it …

Among invertebrates and both in modern and ancient marine environments, certain
echinoderms have been and are some of the most active and widespread bioturbators and …

Sea urchin Tripneustes gratilla is one of an economic important fisheries resources product
for localities at Wakatobi archipelago. High demands for sea urchin gonad have intensified …

Abstract Background The Indo-Pacific sea urchin Diadema setosum has invaded the
Mediterranean Sea and has spread along many locations in the southeastern part of the …

Herbivores are an important functional group that control algae, create new space, and
promote recruitment for coral recovery. However, on many coral reefs, overfishing has …

The ecological functions of nocturnal coral reef fishes are poorly known. Yet, nocturnal
resources for coral reef consumers are theoretically as abundant and productive, if not more …

Coral reefs are of global concern in the face of increasing anthropogenic disturbance. Much
research has focused on the negative factors associated with coral reef decline, but few …

Effective marine park management and protection of coral reefs can only happen if
managers have adequate knowledge of reef health and area. However, obtaining such …

Sea urchins strongly affect reef ecology, and the bacteria associated with their gut digesta
have not been well studied in coral reefs. In the current study, we analyze the bacterial …