The meaning of the term 'function'in ecology: A coral reef perspective
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 …
understand. The relatively recent introduction of functional approaches, which seek to infer …
Coral reef ecosystem functioning: eight core processes and the role of biodiversity
Coral reefs are in global decline. Reversing this trend is a primary management objective
but doing so depends on understanding what keeps reefs in desirable states (ie …
but doing so depends on understanding what keeps reefs in desirable states (ie …
Demographic dynamics of the smallest marine vertebrates fuel coral reef ecosystem functioning
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 …
centuries. The answer may lie in internal nutrient cycling and/or input from the pelagic zone …
Population‐level inferences from environmental DNA—Current status and future perspectives
Environmental DNA (eDNA) extracted from water samples has recently shown potential as a
valuable source of population genetic information for aquatic macroorganisms. This …
valuable source of population genetic information for aquatic macroorganisms. This …
Protecting connectivity promotes successful biodiversity and fisheries conservation
The global decline of coral reefs has led to calls for strategies that reconcile biodiversity
conservation and fisheries benefits. Still, considerable gaps in our understanding of the …
conservation and fisheries benefits. Still, considerable gaps in our understanding of the …
Hierarchical drivers of cryptic biodiversity on coral reefs
Declines in habitat structural complexity have marked ecological outcomes, as currently
observed in many of the world's ecosystems. Coral reefs have provided a model for such …
observed in many of the world's ecosystems. Coral reefs have provided a model for such …
Comparing environmental DNA metabarcoding and underwater visual census to monitor tropical reef fishes
Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a revolutionary method to monitor marine
biodiversity from animal DNA traces. Examining the capacity of eDNA to provide accurate …
biodiversity from animal DNA traces. Examining the capacity of eDNA to provide accurate …
The biology and ecology of coral rubble and implications for the future of coral reefs
Structural complexity provided by the living coral reef framework is the basis of the rich and
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …
Low human interest for the most at-risk reef fishes worldwide
Human interest in biodiversity is essential for effective conservation action but remains
poorly quantified at large scales. Here, we investigated human interest for 2408 marine reef …
poorly quantified at large scales. Here, we investigated human interest for 2408 marine reef …
[HTML][HTML] Pollution and coral damage caused by derelict fishing gear on coral reefs around Koh Tao, Gulf of Thailand
Most lost fishing gear is made of non-biodegradable plastics that may sink to the sea floor or
drift around in currents. It may remain unnoticed until it shows up on coral reefs, beaches …
drift around in currents. It may remain unnoticed until it shows up on coral reefs, beaches …