Coral–algal interactions are pivotal in reef ecosystems globally as they can scale up
ecosystem levels and lead to dominance shifts. In this study, we conducted a systematic …

In studies on coral–algal interactions, particular attention has been devoted to corals.
Focusing on the macroalgal genus Lobophora (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae), common on …

Abstract Changes from coral to macroalgal dominance following disturbances to corals
symbolize the global degradation of coral reefs. The development of effective conservation …

Declining coral cover and loss of structural complexity are widely reported on today's coral
reefs. While coral loss frequently triggers changes in coral reef fish assemblage structure …

Ecology Letters (2011) 14: 156–162 Abstract Space competition between corals and
seaweeds is an important ecological process underlying coral‐reef dynamics. Processes …

While the loss of structural complexity causes declines in coral reef fish diversity, the
processes leading to this decline are largely unexplained. To explore the role of coral …

Cross‐ecosystem nutrient subsidies play a key role in the structure and dynamics of
recipient communities, but human activities are disrupting these links. Because nutrient …

Herbivorous fishes are a key functional group in coral reef ecosystems and have been the
focus of a vast body of research. While substantial progress has been made in research …

Phase shift, resulting from coral reef degradation, has been frequently recorded on reefs in
optimal conditions, while marginal reefs were considered more resistant due to few records …

Background Patterns of herbivory can alter the spatial structure of ecosystems, with
important consequences for ecosystem functions and biodiversity. While the factors that …