Particles from tires are a major fraction of microplastic pollution. They contain a wide range
of chemical additives that can leach into the water and be harmful to aquatic organisms. In …

We explored the extent of post-bleaching impacts, caused by the 2014–2016 El Niño
Southern Oscillation (ENSO) event, on benthic community structure (BCS) and herbivores …

Recruitment is a critical component in the dynamics of coral assemblages, and a key
question is to determine the degree to which spatial heterogeneity of adults is influenced by …

Heliocidaris crassispina is a tropical sea urchin that holds both ecological and economic
value and serves as an ideal experimental animal. This study first employed a combination …

In 2020 marine heatwaves elicited severe bleaching on many of Earth's coral reefs. We
compared coral reef benthic community composition before (April 2020), during (September …

Macroalgae are becoming dominant on coral reefs worldwide, replacing corals as key
habitat formers. Incrementing consumption rates by herbivores, such as sea urchins, has …

This study investigates the status of the megabenthos population in the coral reef ecosystem
of Salawati-Batanta Island in West Papua. Salawati-Batanta Island is known for its extensive …