Coral reef ecosystems are remarkable for their high productivity in nutrient-poor waters. A
high proportion of primary production is consumed by the dominant herbivore assemblage …

The ecology of many coral reefs has changed markedly over recent decades in response to
various combinations of local and global stressors. These ecological changes have …

Coral reefs underpin a range of ecosystem goods and services that contribute to the well‐
being of millions of people. However, tropical coral reefs in the Anthropocene are likely to be …

Global coral reef related tourism is one of the most significant examples of nature-based
tourism from a single ecosystem. Coral reefs attract foreign and domestic visitors and …

Biotic connectivity between ecosystems can provide major transport of organic matter and
nutrients, influencing ecosystem structure and productivity, yet the implications are poorly …

Understanding the drivers of net coral reef calcium carbonate production is increasingly
important as ocean warming, acidification, and other anthropogenic stressors threaten the …

Carbonate budgets dynamically balance production and loss of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
on coral reefs. To sustain or expand the coral reef framework, CaCO3 production by …

Parrotfishes (Scarini) are considered key agents in coral reef health and recovery, but the
drivers of parrotfish–coral dynamics remain contentious. The prevailing view of parrotfishes …

Surgeonfishes have had a long evolutionary history that has been closely linked with coral
reef ecosystems. Today they are a key component of reef fish assemblages, playing a …

Atoll islands are often perceived as inevitably lost due to rising sea levels. However, unlike
other islands, atoll islands are dynamic landforms that have evolved, at least historically, to …