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 …
Crown of thorns starfish life-history traits contribute to outbreaks, a continuing concern for coral reefs
Crown of thorns starfish (COTS, Acanthaster sp.) are notorious for their destructive
consumption of coral that decimates tropical reefs, an attribute unique among tropical …
consumption of coral that decimates tropical reefs, an attribute unique among tropical …
Large-scale interventions may delay decline of the Great Barrier Reef
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On the iconic Great Barrier Reef (GBR), the cumulative impacts of tropical cyclones, marine
heatwaves and regular outbreaks of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) have …
heatwaves and regular outbreaks of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) have …
Relative efficacy of three approaches to mitigate Crown-of-Thorns Starfish outbreaks on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Population outbreaks of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS; Acanthaster spp.) are a major
contributor to loss of hard coral throughout the Indo-Pacific. On Australia's Great Barrier Reef …
contributor to loss of hard coral throughout the Indo-Pacific. On Australia's Great Barrier Reef …
Knowledge Gaps in the Biology, Ecology, and Management of the Pacific Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star Acanthaster sp. on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Crown-of-thorns sea stars (Acanthaster sp.) are among the most studied coral reef
organisms, owing to their propensity to undergo major population irruptions, which …
organisms, owing to their propensity to undergo major population irruptions, which …
Crown-of-thorns starfish complete their larval phase eating only nitrogen-fixing Trichodesmium cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria of the genus Trichodesmium form extensive blooms that supply new N to
nutrient-poor marine ecosystems. Yet little is known about what eats Trichodesmium. In this …
nutrient-poor marine ecosystems. Yet little is known about what eats Trichodesmium. In this …
Coral reef conservation in Bali in light of international best practice, a literature review
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 …
reef diversity. The health of Bali's marine ecosystems has declined in recent decades, and …
Settlement cue selectivity by larvae of the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish
Population irruptions of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) cause extensive degradation of
coral reefs, threatening the structure and function of these important ecosystems. For …
coral reefs, threatening the structure and function of these important ecosystems. For …
Juvenile waiting stage crown‐of‐thorns sea stars are resilient in heatwave conditions that bleach and kill corals
The juveniles of predatory sea stars can remain in their recruitment–nursery habitat for some
time before their ontogenetic shift to the adult habitat and diet. These small juveniles are …
time before their ontogenetic shift to the adult habitat and diet. These small juveniles are …
Priority species to support the functional integrity of coral reefs
Ecosystem-based management on coral reefs has historically focused on biodiversity
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …