The biology and ecology of coral rubble and implications for the future of coral reefs
Structural complexity provided by the living coral reef framework is the basis of the rich and
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …
Coral rubble dynamics in the Anthropocene and implications for reef recovery
With rubble predicted to increase on coral reefs worldwide, we review the physical,
biological, and ecological dynamics of rubble beds, with a focus on how rubble generation …
biological, and ecological dynamics of rubble beds, with a focus on how rubble generation …
Alternative states on coral reefs: beyond coral–macroalgal phase shifts
Degradation of coral reefs is often associated with changes in community structure where
macroalgae become the dominant benthic life form. These phase shifts can be difficult to …
macroalgae become the dominant benthic life form. These phase shifts can be difficult to …
Could some coral reefs become sponge reefs as our climate changes?
Coral reefs across the world have been seriously degraded and have a bleak future in
response to predicted global warming and ocean acidification (OA). However, this is not the …
response to predicted global warming and ocean acidification (OA). However, this is not the …
Avoiding coral reef functional collapse requires local and global action
Coral reefs face multiple anthropogenic threats, from pollution and overfishing to the dual
effects of greenhouse gas emissions: rising sea temperature and ocean acidification [1] …
effects of greenhouse gas emissions: rising sea temperature and ocean acidification [1] …
Coastal erosion along the Caribbean coast of Colombia: Magnitudes, causes and management
NG Rangel-Buitrago, G Anfuso, AT Williams - Ocean & Coastal …, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract “Sun, Sea and Sand” tourism is one of the fastest increasing activities in Colombia.
The coast, specifically the Caribbean coast, represents the favourite destination for national …
The coast, specifically the Caribbean coast, represents the favourite destination for national …
Ecological interactions and the distribution, abundance, and diversity of sponges
J Wulff - Advances in marine biology, 2012 - Elsevier
Although abiotic factors may be important first-order filters dictating which sponge species
can thrive at a particular site, ecological interactions can play substantial roles influencing …
can thrive at a particular site, ecological interactions can play substantial roles influencing …
Boring sponges, an increasing threat for coral reefs affected by bleaching events
JL Carballo, E Bautista, H Nava… - Ecology and …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Coral bleaching is a stress response of corals induced by a variety of factors, but these
events have become more frequent and intense in response to recent climate‐change …
events have become more frequent and intense in response to recent climate‐change …
Predicting responses of geo-ecological carbonate reef systems to climate change: a conceptual model and review
230Coral reefs provide critical ecological and geomorphic (eg sediment production for reef-
fronted shoreline maintenance) services, which interact in complex and dynamic ways …
fronted shoreline maintenance) services, which interact in complex and dynamic ways …
Competition for space between encrusting excavating Caribbean sponges and other coral reef organisms
M López-Victoria, S Zea, E Weil - Marine Ecology Progress Series, 2006 - int-res.com
Encrusting and excavating Caribbean sponges Cliona aprica, C. caribbaea and C. tenuis
(Hadromerida: Clionaidae) aggressively undermine and displace live coral tissue. To …
(Hadromerida: Clionaidae) aggressively undermine and displace live coral tissue. To …