The study of trophic ecology of benthic marine invertebrates with bi-phasic life cycles is
critical to understand the mechanisms shaping population dynamics. Moreover, global …

Aquaculture is among the fastest growing industries in the world and the fastest in the food
production sector. However, not all aquaculture organisms are produced for human …

Abstract Microplastics (1 μm–5 mm), a ubiquitous and persistent marine pollutant, pose a
severe threat to coral reefs when recently associated with physiological distress and …

Limited toxic and ecological studies were focused on physical sunscreen that is considered
to have “safer performance”, in which nanosize zinc oxide (nZnO) and nanosize titanium …

Microplastic pollution in marine environments has increased rapidly in recent years, with
negative influences on the health of marine organisms. Scleractinian coral, one of the most …

Sponges are abundant components of coral reefs known for their filtration capabilities and
intricate interactions with microbes. They play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological …

Biofouling prevention is one of the biggest challenges faced by the maritime industry, but
antifouling agents commonly impact marine ecosystems. Advances in antifouling technology …

Oceans are undergoing successive heatwaves. Several invertebrate taxa associate with
dinoflagellates and are susceptible to bleaching caused by heat stress. Although the …

The temperate soft coral Dendronephthya australis has been listed as Endangered in NSW,
Australia, owing to its restricted geographic range, rapidly declining populations, and a …

An array of anthropogenic pressures is affecting tropical ecosystems, posing major
conservation challenges for scientists, stakeholders and populations. Illegal cyanide fishing …