The inherent complexity of high‐diversity systems can make them particularly difficult to
understand. The relatively recent introduction of functional approaches, which seek to infer …

Ocean biodiversity loss is being driven by several anthropogenic threats and significant
efforts are required to halt losses and promote healthy marine ecosystems. The …

How coral reefs survive as oases of life in low-productivity oceans has puzzled scientists for
centuries. The answer may lie in internal nutrient cycling and/or input from the pelagic zone …

Outbreaks of corallivorous Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (CoTS, Acanthaster spp.) have caused
persistent and widespread loss of coral cover across Indo-Pacific coral reefs. The potential …

Restoration projects are underway internationally in response to global declines in shellfish
beds. As diverse biological assemblages underpin a variety of ecosystem services …

Coral reefs provide major nutritional inputs to humans through fish production. Yet, our
capacity to adequately assess fish productivity in these and other high-diversity aquatic …

Aquaculture contributes a significant portion of the global aquatic biomass destined for
human consumption. Bivalve and marine finfish aquaculture operations require sea‐based …

The functioning of tropical coral reefs is imperilled by climate change, overfishing, and
decreasing water quality. Maintaining their capacity to provide goods and services will …

Reef Life Survey (RLS) provides a new model for ecological monitoring through training
experienced recreational divers in underwater visual census methods to the level of skilled …

Engineered structures in the open ocean are becoming more frequent with the expansion of
the marine renewable energy industry and offshore marine aquaculture. Floating …