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 …

Bali, Indonesia sits within the coral triangle and is internationally recognised for its high coral
reef diversity. The health of Bali's marine ecosystems has declined in recent decades, and …

Background Dinoflagellates in the family Symbiodiniaceae are important photosynthetic
symbionts in cnidarians (such as corals) and other coral reef organisms. Breakdown of the …

Ecosystem recovery from human‐induced disturbances, whether through natural processes
or restoration, is occurring worldwide. Yet, recovery dynamics, and their implications for …

Coral reefs are extremely vulnerable to human-induced climate change. Most notably,
increasing ocean temperatures are causing increasing incidence and severity of mass coral …

Compositional data are a special kind of data, represented as a proportion carrying relative
information. Although this type of data is widely spread, no solution exists to deal with the …

Thermal-stress events have changed the structure, biodiversity, and functioning of coral
reefs. But how these disturbances affect the dynamics of individual coral colonies remains …

Tropical cyclones generate extreme waves that can damage coral reef communities.
Recovery typically requires up to a decade, driving the trajectory of coral community …

Ecosystem functions underpin productivity and key services to humans, such as food
provision. However, as the severity of environmental stressors intensifies, it is becoming …

Karimunjawa National Park is one of Indonesia's oldest established marine parks. Coral
reefs across the park are being impacted by fishing, tourism and declining water quality …