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 …

Marine crabs play an integral role in the food chain and scavenge the debris in the
ecosystem. Gradual increases in global atmospheric carbon dioxide cause ocean …

Crabs categorized as cold-blooded organisms are especially at risk as climate change
worsens. Their current situation was not well documented, especially in terms of …

Ocean acidification, a decrease in oceanic pH resulting from the uptake of anthropogenic
CO2, can be a significant stressor for marine organisms. In this study, we reared red king …

Coral reef degradation, resulting from anthropogenic factors and natural change, has
resulted in drastically reduced coral cover causing a phase shift from coral-dominated to …