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 …

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 …

Declines in habitat structural complexity have marked ecological outcomes, as currently
observed in many of the world's ecosystems. Coral reefs have provided a model for such …

Coral populations are being progressively thinned by climate change, which elevates the
risk of reproductive failure from Allee effects during fertilization. Studies have shown that …

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 …

Biodiversity of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, is dominated by
small, often cryptic, invertebrate taxa that play important roles in ecosystem structure and …

Coral reefs are an essential source of marine biodiversity, but they are declining at an
alarming rate under the combined effects of global change and human pressure. A precise …

Tropical sea cucumbers are in peril due to overharvest. Sixteen species are endangered or
vulnerable (IUCN) with high-value teatfish recently listed on CITES Appendix II. In light of …

Parrotfish are key agents of bioerosion and sediment production in coral reef ecosystems;
however, their dietary targets and therefore potential sources of variation in carbonate …

Diet in fish is influenced by multiple factors including nutritional requirements, trophic
morphology and spatial and temporal variation in resource availability. We examined spatial …