Studying functions on coral reefs: past perspectives, current conundrums, and future potential
Coral Reefs,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(2), С. 281 - 297
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2024
Abstract
Function-based
studies
have
opened
a
new
chapter
in
our
understanding
of
coral
reefs.
Unfortunately,
we
are
opening
this
as
the
world’s
reefs
rapidly
transform.
In
context,
one
most
important
roles
function-based
is
to
inform
reef
conservation.
At
critical
juncture,
chance
reflect
on
where
come
from,
and
going,
functional
ecology,
with
specific
consideration
what
means
for
approaches
conserving
As
focal
examples,
examine
role
corals
reefs,
practice
culling
crown-of-thorns
starfish,
from
perspective.
We
also
consider
how
papers
special
issue
build
current
understanding.
Ultimately,
highlight
robust
scientific
investigation,
based
an
ecosystem
functions,
will
be
key
helping
us
navigate
through
crisis.
Язык: Английский
Habitat trumps biogeography in structuring coral reef fishes
Coral Reefs,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2024
Язык: Английский
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF A CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEM BASED UPON FORAMINIFERA
The Journal of Foraminiferal Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
55(1), С. 60 - 77
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
reef
system
is
the
main
feature
of
Recife
de
Fora
Marine
Park
(RFMP)
on
East
Brazilian
coast.
High
hydrodynamics
introduce
nutrients,
sediment,
and
contaminants
from
rivers
while
promoting
flat
erosion.
To
identify
threats
to
ecosystems,
we
employed
a
foraminifera-based
assessment
using
FoRAM
Index
FORAM
Stress
Index,
combined
with
analyses
environmental
variables.
Results
revealed
instability/stress
in
part
western
backreef
stations,
near
Buranhém
river
output,
general
estuarine
influence.
Reef
surroundings
data
are
marked
by
health
decline
instability/stress,
forereef
indicated
equilibrium/stability.
Active
offshore
processes
partially
compensated
for
coastal
negative
influences,
helping
remain
healthy
active
“cleansing”
waves
tides.
results
established
baseline
ecosystem
quality
low-cost
biodiversity
queries,
representing
an
advance
foraminifera
important
long-term
monitoring
programs.
Язык: Английский
Coral reef habitat complexity decreases and diversifies local availability of light
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 17, 2024
Abstract
The
spatial
distribution
of
environmental
conditions
can
determine
where
organisms
and
cannot
live.
When
the
microhabitats
within
a
landscape
is
mediated
by
shape
its
surface,
structural
complexity
indirectly
affect
niche
distributions.
This
study
investigates
how
light
availability
patterns
change
along
gradient
measured
as
surface
rugosity
height
range
in
tropical
shallow
reefs.
We
used
260,000
high
frequency
resolution
measurements
across
903
locations
to
proportion
that
available
at
reef
surface.
find
on
highly
variable,
with
close
sites
experiencing
up
25.7
mol/m
2
d
daily
photon
input
difference.
After
accounting
for
attenuation
due
depth,
decreases
increasing
rugosity:
unit
increase
local
corresponds
an
11-29%
decrease
availability.
Local
distributions
scales,
while
broader
extent
site
metrics
do
not
capture
this
variability.
Our
results
suggest
enhances
variability,
indirect
effects
other
variables
their
interactions
are
essential
understanding
ecosystem
processes.
Язык: Английский