Coral reef ecosystems are remarkable for their high productivity in nutrient-poor waters. A
high proportion of primary production is consumed by the dominant herbivore assemblage …

Fishes that feed from live corals (corallivores) are a conspicuous component of healthy coral
reef environments. However, knowledge of the occurrence and ecological significance of …

Slow growing, massive stony corals have often been overlooked in reef-restoration activities,
despite their resilience to climate change and contribution to reef framework. Techniques to …

Global reductions in biodiversity and the accelerating loss and degradation of many of the
world's ecosystems have intensified research into the roles of species in ecosystem …

It is well known that herbivores have numerous and diverse impacts on plant and algal
fitness, community structure and ecosystem function. The importance of corallivory as a …

Herbivory is a key process on coral reefs that can facilitate reef-building corals by excluding
algae that otherwise negatively impact coral settlement, growth, and survivorship. Over the …

" This document provides practical advice to field practitioners based on an example from
the Asia Pacific Region. Key functional groups of herbivores are identified, species are …

Bioerosion of calcium carbonate is the natural counterpart of biogenic calcification. Both are
affected by ocean acidification (OA). We summarize definitions and concepts in bioerosion …

Some authors argue that overfishing is an important reason that reef corals have declined in
recent decades. Their reasoning is that overfishing removes herbivores, releasing …

Events occurring early in life history can have profound effects on the structure of
populations and communities. In particular, susceptibility to predation is often highest early …