The emergence of functional ecology has changed the focus of ecological research from
investigating patterns of species diversity to understanding how species traits relate to …

The movement of energy and nutrients through ecological communities represents the
biological 'pulse'underpinning ecosystem functioning and services. However, energy and …

Biofilters inoculated with activated sludge are widely used for odor control in WWTP. In this
process, biofilm community evolution plays an important role in the function of reactor and is …

Coral reef fisheries supply nutritious catch to tropical coastal communities, where the quality
of reef seafood is determined by both the rate of biomass production and nutritional value of …

The variation of the biological source and diagenetic environment results in significant
differences in pore structure and mechanical properties of coral reef limestone (CRL) with …

Fish fecundity scales hyperallometrically with body mass, meaning larger females produce
disproportionately more eggs than smaller ones. We explore this relationship beyond the …

Millions of people around the world depend on the ecosystem services produced by rocky
and coral reef ecosystems, including nutrition, aesthetic value, and coastal protection. Rocky …

Consumers play an important role in biogeochemical cycles through the consumption and
release of essential elements such as carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P). Indeed …

Analyzing the environmental factors affecting benthic communities in coastal areas is crucial
for uncovering key factors that require conservation action. Here, we collected benthic and …

Aim Coastal fishes have a fundamental role in marine ecosystem functioning and
contributions to people, but face increasing threats due to climate change, habitat …