To harness traits for ecology, let's abandon 'functionality'
Traits are measurable features of organisms. Functional traits aspire to more. They quantify
an organism's ecology and, ultimately, predict ecosystem functions based on local …
an organism's ecology and, ultimately, predict ecosystem functions based on local …
Coral reef conservation in the Anthropocene: Confronting spatial mismatches and prioritizing functions
The world's coral reefs are rapidly transforming, with decreasing coral cover and new
species configurations. These new Anthropocene reefs pose a challenge for conservation; …
species configurations. These new Anthropocene reefs pose a challenge for conservation; …
Coral reef ecosystem services in the Anthropocene
Coral reefs underpin a range of ecosystem goods and services that contribute to the well‐
being of millions of people. However, tropical coral reefs in the Anthropocene are likely to be …
being of millions of people. However, tropical coral reefs in the Anthropocene are likely to be …
Social–environmental drivers inform strategic management of coral reefs in the Anthropocene
Without drastic efforts to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate globalized stressors, tropical
coral reefs are in jeopardy. Strategic conservation and management requires identification …
coral reefs are in jeopardy. Strategic conservation and management requires identification …
Tropicalisation of temperate reefs: Implications for ecosystem functions and management actions
Temperate reefs from around the world are becoming tropicalised, as warm‐water species
shift their distribution towards the poles in response to warming. This is already causing …
shift their distribution towards the poles in response to warming. This is already causing …
Advancing coral reef governance into the Anthropocene
The unprecedented global heatwave of 2014–2017 was a defining event for many
ecosystems. Widespread degradation caused by coral bleaching, for example, highlighted …
ecosystems. Widespread degradation caused by coral bleaching, for example, highlighted …
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 …
Ocean currents magnify upwelling and deliver nutritional subsidies to reef-building corals during El Niño heatwaves
Marine heatwaves are triggering coral bleaching events and devastating coral populations
globally, highlighting the need to identify processes promoting coral survival. Here, we show …
globally, highlighting the need to identify processes promoting coral survival. Here, we show …
Environmental impacts due to the use of sunscreen products: a mini-review
Sunscreen use has increased in recent years, as sunscreen products minimize the
damaging effects of solar radiation. Active ingredients called ultraviolet (UV) filters or UV …
damaging effects of solar radiation. Active ingredients called ultraviolet (UV) filters or UV …