The functional roles of surgeonfishes on coral reefs: past, present and future
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 …
reef ecosystems. Today they are a key component of reef fish assemblages, playing a …
The influence of seafloor terrain on fish and fisheries: a global synthesis
The structure of seafloor terrain affects the distribution and diversity of animals in all
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …
Restoration of herbivory on Caribbean coral reefs: are fishes, urchins, or crabs the solution?
That coral reefs are in decline worldwide, particularly in the Caribbean, will come as no
surprise. This decades-long decline has reached a potential tipping point as the weight of …
surprise. This decades-long decline has reached a potential tipping point as the weight of …
Severe coral loss shifts energetic dynamics on a coral reef
Declining coral cover and loss of structural complexity are widely reported on today's coral
reefs. While coral loss frequently triggers changes in coral reef fish assemblage structure …
reefs. While coral loss frequently triggers changes in coral reef fish assemblage structure …
A functional perspective on the meaning of the term 'herbivore': patterns versus processes in coral reef fishes
Herbivorous fishes are a key functional group in coral reef ecosystems and have been the
focus of a vast body of research. While substantial progress has been made in research …
focus of a vast body of research. While substantial progress has been made in research …
Few herbivore species consume dominant macroalgae on a Caribbean coral reef
Coral reefs have changed radically in the last few decades with reefs in the Caribbean now
averaging 13% coral cover and 40% macroalgal cover (mostly Dictyota and Lobophora). So …
averaging 13% coral cover and 40% macroalgal cover (mostly Dictyota and Lobophora). So …
Persistent thermally driven shift in the functional trait structure of herbivorous fishes: Evidence of top‐down control on the rebound potential of temperate seaweed …
Extreme climatic events can reshape the functional structure of ecological communities,
potentially altering ecological interactions and ecosystem functioning. While these shifts …
potentially altering ecological interactions and ecosystem functioning. While these shifts …
Caribbean reefs of the Anthropocene: Variance in ecosystem metrics indicates bright spots on coral depauperate reefs
Dramatic coral loss has significantly altered many Caribbean reefs, with potentially important
consequences for the ecological functions and ecosystem services provided by reef …
consequences for the ecological functions and ecosystem services provided by reef …
Range‐extending tropical herbivores increase diversity, intensity and extent of herbivory functions in temperate marine ecosystems
Climate change is modifying species distributions around the world, forcing some species
poleward, where they can alter trophic interactions. Many tropical herbivorous fishes have …
poleward, where they can alter trophic interactions. Many tropical herbivorous fishes have …
A view from both ends: shifts in herbivore assemblages impact top-down and bottom-up processes on coral reefs
A fundamental goal in ecology is to understand the role of consumers in top-down (TD) and
bottom-up (BU) processes that affect the functioning of ecosystems. Consumers ingest …
bottom-up (BU) processes that affect the functioning of ecosystems. Consumers ingest …