Spatial, temporal and taxonomic variation in coral growth—implications for the structure and function of coral reef ecosystems
MS Pratchett, KD Anderson… - … and Marine Biology …, 2015 - api.taylorfrancis.com
Scleractinian (hard) corals are fundamental to the geomorphology, biodiversity, and
structure of coral reef ecosystems (Goreau 1963, Hoegh-Guldberg 2004, Pratchett et al …
structure of coral reef ecosystems (Goreau 1963, Hoegh-Guldberg 2004, Pratchett et al …
Short-term growth measurements of corals using an accurate buoyant weighing technique
P Spencer Davies - Marine biology, 1989 - Springer
An accurate method for determining the growth rates of the skeleton of isolated branch tips
(nubbins) of corals over intervals of less than 24 h is described. The skeletal weight of the …
(nubbins) of corals over intervals of less than 24 h is described. The skeletal weight of the …
[PDF][PDF] Impacts of ocean acidification on coral reefs and other marine calcifiers: a guide for future research
JA Kleypas, RA Feely, VJ Fabry… - Report of a …, 2005 - researchgate.net
1.1 Background Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the most impor-tant gases in the
atmosphere, affecting the radiative heat balance of the earth as well as the calcium …
atmosphere, affecting the radiative heat balance of the earth as well as the calcium …
Ocean acidification and calcifying reef organisms: a mesocosm investigation
Abstract A long-term (10 months) controlled experiment was conducted to test the impact of
increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide (p CO 2) on common calcifying coral reef …
increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide (p CO 2) on common calcifying coral reef …
Coral reefs and changing seawater carbonate chemistry
JA Kleypas, C Langdon - Coral reefs and climate change …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Seawater carbonate chemistry of the mixed layer of the oceans is changing rapidly in
response to increases in atmospheric CO2. The formation and dissolution of calcium …
response to increases in atmospheric CO2. The formation and dissolution of calcium …
SEXUAL REPRODUCTION AND COLONY GROWTH IN THE SCLERACTINIAN CORAL PORITES ASTREOIDES
EA Chornesky, EC Peters - The biological bulletin, 1987 - journals.uchicago.edu
This study examines patterns of sexual reproduction and colony growth for Porites
astreoides Lamarck, an abundant Caribbean reef coral. Five factors influence the …
astreoides Lamarck, an abundant Caribbean reef coral. Five factors influence the …
Damage and regeneration: links to growth in the reef-building coral Montastrea annularis
EH Meesters, M Noordeloos, RPM Bak - Marine Ecology Progress Series, 1994 - JSTOR
The influence of colony tissue regeneration on growth was studied in the reef-building coral
Montastiea annularis (Ellis & Solander, 1786) by buoyant weighing. Experimental corals …
Montastiea annularis (Ellis & Solander, 1786) by buoyant weighing. Experimental corals …
Li/Mg systematics in scleractinian corals: Calibration of the thermometer
We show that the Li/Mg systematics of a large suite of aragonitic coral skeletons,
representing a wide range of species inhabiting disparate environments, provides a robust …
representing a wide range of species inhabiting disparate environments, provides a robust …
Laboratory experiments in ocean alkalinity enhancement research
MD Iglesias-Rodríguez, REM Rickaby… - State of the Planet …, 2023 - sp.copernicus.org
Recent concern about the consequences of continuing increases in atmospheric CO 2 as a
key heat-trapping agent (USGCRP, 2017; IPCC, 2021) have prompted ocean experts to …
key heat-trapping agent (USGCRP, 2017; IPCC, 2021) have prompted ocean experts to …
Growth rates of eight species of scleractinian corals in the eastern Pacific (Costa Rica)
The annual linear skeletal growth rates for the following hermatypic corals was studied at the
non-upwelling area of Can˜ o Island, Costa Rica: Porites lobata Dana; Pavona varians …
non-upwelling area of Can˜ o Island, Costa Rica: Porites lobata Dana; Pavona varians …