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 …

Algal turfs are likely to rise in prominence on coral reefs in the Anthropocene. In these
ecosystems the sediments bound within algal turfs will shape ecosystem functions and the …

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse and productive ecosystems on the planet.
However, our understanding of these ecosystems and their inhabitants has primarily been …

Tropical reefs are in global decline with seaweeds commonly replacing corals. Negative
associations between macroalgae and corals are well documented, but the mechanisms …

With increasing maritime activities in the proximity of coral reefs, a growing number of
manmade structures are becoming available for coral colonisation. Yet, little is known about …

Benthic cyanobacteria have commonly been a small but integral component of coral reef
ecosystems, fulfilling the critical function of introducing bioavailable nitrogen to an inherently …

Coral reefs around the world are changing rapidly, with overfishing of herbivorous fishes
and increased sediment inputs being two of the major local-scale stressors. We therefore …

Ecological communities are subjected to multiple anthropogenic stressors at both global and
local scales that are increasing in number and magnitude. Stressors can interact in complex …

Rainfall mobilizes and transports anthropogenic sources of sediments and nutrients from
terrestrial to coastal marine ecosystems, and episodic but extreme rainfall may drive high …

While trait‐based approaches have been effectively leveraged by plant ecologists to
advance our understanding of community responses to major global challenges, such as …