Differential thermal tolerance between algae and corals may trigger the proliferation of algae in coral reefs
Marine heatwaves can lead to rapid changes in entire communities, including in the case of
shallow coral reefs the potential overgrowth of algae. Here we tested experimentally the …
shallow coral reefs the potential overgrowth of algae. Here we tested experimentally the …
[HTML][HTML] Coral reef degradation affects the potential for reef recovery after disturbance
The loss of coral cover is often accompanied by an increase of benthic algae, a decline in
biodiversity and habitat complexity. However, it remains unclear how surrounding …
biodiversity and habitat complexity. However, it remains unclear how surrounding …
Reconciling tourism development and conservation outcomes through marine spatial planning for a Saudi Giga-Project in the Red Sea (The Red Sea Project, Vision …
The Red Sea Project (TRSP) is a development that extends over 28,000 km2 along the
shores of the Red Sea that will progress to become a sustainable luxury tourism destination …
shores of the Red Sea that will progress to become a sustainable luxury tourism destination …
[HTML][HTML] Red Sea fish market assessments indicate high species diversity and potential overexploitation
In many parts of the world, particularly remote and underdeveloped regions, reports of
fisheries catch, effort, and landing data are limited. In order to implement effective fishing …
fisheries catch, effort, and landing data are limited. In order to implement effective fishing …
[HTML][HTML] Fine scale spatial and temporal trends in Red Sea coral reef research
Abstract The Red Sea is a globally significant hotspot of coral reef biodiversity and one of
the earliest study sites for modern reef research. Reef science in this basin has been …
the earliest study sites for modern reef research. Reef science in this basin has been …
Morphological and ecological trait diversity reveal sensitivity of herbivorous fish assemblages to coral reef benthic conditions
Herbivorous fishes play a critical role in the maintenance of coral reefs through grazing and
crop** of various benthic algae types. Herbivorous fish assemblages are sensitive to …
crop** of various benthic algae types. Herbivorous fish assemblages are sensitive to …
Spatial patterns of cryptobenthic coral-reef fishes in the Red Sea
Surveys to document coral-reef fish assemblages are often limited to visually conspicuous
species, thus excluding a significant proportion of the biodiversity. Through standardized …
species, thus excluding a significant proportion of the biodiversity. Through standardized …
An integrated multi-source dataset of elasmobranchs in the Red Sea following the Red Sea Decade Expedition
Red Sea elasmobranch populations are facing alarming declines. Effective conservation
efforts require management strategies informed by extensive datasets and by develo** an …
efforts require management strategies informed by extensive datasets and by develo** an …
Extensive use of mesopelagic waters by a Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) in the Red Sea
Background Despite being frequently landed in fish markets along the Saudi Arabian Red
Sea coast, information regarding fundamental biology of the Scalloped hammerhead shark …
Sea coast, information regarding fundamental biology of the Scalloped hammerhead shark …
Conspicuous and cryptic reef fishes from a unique and economically important region in the northern Red Sea
Al Wajh Bank in the northern Red Sea contains an extensive coral reef system that
potentially supports a novel fish community. The large (1500km2) and shallow (< 40m …
potentially supports a novel fish community. The large (1500km2) and shallow (< 40m …