Surgeonfishes have had a long evolutionary history that has been closely linked with coral
reef ecosystems. Today they are a key component of reef fish assemblages, playing a …

Coral reefs in the tropical Pacific region are exposed to a range of anthropogenic local
pressures. Climate change is exacerbating local impacts, causing unprecedented declines …

Preserving biodiversity and ecosystem function in the Anthropocene is one of humanity's
greatest challenges. Ecosystem‐based management and area closures are considered an …

Coral reef fishes perform a range of vital ecosystem functions, and can serve as indicators of
ecological stress and resilience. However, many species are not observed when using …

No-take marine reserves (NTRs), ie areas with total fishing restrictions, have been
established worldwide aiming to promote biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Brazil …

Small‐scale fisheries account for 90% of global fishers and 40% of the global catch.
Effectively managing small‐scale fisheries is, therefore, crucial to progressing the United …

Remote coral reefs are thought to be more resilient to climate change due to their isolation
from local stressors like fishing and pollution. We tested this hypothesis by measuring the …

Although critical tools for protecting ocean habitats, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are
sometimes challenged for social impacts and conflicts they may generate. Some conflicts …

This study identified the marine protected areas (MPAs) affected by the most extensive oil
spill recorded on the Southwestern Atlantic coast, Brazil (2019/2020). We found that 81 …

Coral reef ecosystems are at the forefront of biodiversity loss and climate change-mediated
transformations. This is expected to have profound consequences for the functioning of …