Benthic cyanobacteria have commonly been a small but integral component of coral reef
ecosystems, fulfilling the critical function of introducing bioavailable nitrogen to an inherently …

Global warming and ocean acidification are forecast to exert significant impacts on marine
ecosystems worldwide. However, most of these projections are based on ecological proxies …

Over the past decades numerous studies have reported declines in stony corals and, in
many cases, phase shifts to fleshy macroalgae. However, long-term studies documenting …

Beneficial effects of CO2 on photosynthetic organisms will be a key driver of ecosystem
change under ocean acidification. Predicting the responses of macroalgal species to ocean …

Parrotfishes (Scarini) are considered key agents in coral reef health and recovery, but the
drivers of parrotfish–coral dynamics remain contentious. The prevailing view of parrotfishes …

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 …

Ecosystem-based management on coral reefs has historically focused on biodiversity
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …

Benthic cyanobacterial mats are increasingly reported to cover major coral reef areas.
Although suggestions have been made that cyanobacterial mats impair coral reef health in …

Scientific researches have clearly indicated that ocean acidification and warming poses
serious threats to coral reef ecosystems. In coral reef ecosystems, herbivorous gastropods …

Parrotfish are key agents of bioerosion and sediment production in coral reef ecosystems;
however, their dietary targets and therefore potential sources of variation in carbonate …