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View article: Trophic niche partitioning in giant clams
Trophic niche partitioning in giant clams Open
Ecosystems are influenced by competition for limited resources, a driver of niche partitioning. Over time, the emergence of novel traits facilitating new resource exploitation can reduce competition. However, additional layers of complexit…
View article: The Coral Larval Box “ <scp>CoLaB</scp> ”: a novel and low‐cost method for delivering competent coral larvae onto degraded reefs for restoration
The Coral Larval Box “ <span>CoLaB</span> ”: a novel and low‐cost method for delivering competent coral larvae onto degraded reefs for restoration Open
Introduction Coral reef restoration strategies are rapidly evolving to restore corals and reef functions in response to accelerating disturbances worldwide. One active restoration technique that is rapidly gaining momentum is the larval en…
View article: Differential changes in the taxonomic and functional composition of herbivorous fishes from shallow to mesophotic coral ecosystems at the Coral Sea Marine Park, Australia
Differential changes in the taxonomic and functional composition of herbivorous fishes from shallow to mesophotic coral ecosystems at the Coral Sea Marine Park, Australia Open
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs: 30–150 m) are characterized by environmental conditions and biological assemblages that are distinct from those of shallow reefs (< 30 m). Several studies have described changes in species richness, abund…
View article: Piscine browsing increases from shallow reefs to upper mesophotic coral habitats of the Bolinao-Anda Reef Complex, northwestern Philippines
Piscine browsing increases from shallow reefs to upper mesophotic coral habitats of the Bolinao-Anda Reef Complex, northwestern Philippines Open
The consumption of macroalgae by browsing fishes is viewed as a key process in coral reef ecosystems. However, the majority of studies on piscine browsing have been conducted in shallow reefs, limiting our understanding of this ecological …
View article: The tables have turned: taxonomy, systematics and biogeography of the Acropora hyacinthus (Scleractinia: Acroporidae) complex
The tables have turned: taxonomy, systematics and biogeography of the Acropora hyacinthus (Scleractinia: Acroporidae) complex Open
Genomic data have revealed that traditional coral taxonomy based on skeletal morphology does not accurately reflect the true diversity of, or systematic relationships within, the order Scleractinia. Here, we apply an integrated taxonomic a…
View article: Host Evaluation: Reliance on Symbionts: A new metric for quantifying nutrient exchange in nutritional mutualisms
Host Evaluation: Reliance on Symbionts: A new metric for quantifying nutrient exchange in nutritional mutualisms Open
Mutualisms between autotrophs and heterotrophs that exchange nutrients are of pivotal importance in the ecology and evolution of life on Earth. However, investigation of holobiont trophic strategy (reliance on autotrophy vs. heterotrophy) …
View article: Microbiome stability is linked to coral thermotolerance
Microbiome stability is linked to coral thermotolerance Open
Corals associate with a diverse community of prokaryotic symbionts that provide nutrition, antioxidants, and other protective compounds to their host. However, the influence of microbes on coral thermotolerance remains understudied. Here, …
View article: Roadmap for improving coral reef restoration practices in Southeast Asia
Roadmap for improving coral reef restoration practices in Southeast Asia Open
Summary Coral reefs directly support the well‐being of millions of people across Southeast Asia, however, these critical ecosystems are also under immense pressure, threatening their sustainability. Coral reef restoration has emerged as a …
View article: Trophic niche partitioning in symbiotic marine invertebrates
Trophic niche partitioning in symbiotic marine invertebrates Open
Fierce competition for food and space underpins coral reefs’ biodiversity - supported by photosymbiotic foundational species. In contrast to other ecosystems, there is scant evidence that competition is mitigated by niche partitioning. Ind…
View article: Declining population of giant clams (Cardiidae:Tridacninae) in Palawan, Philippines
Declining population of giant clams (Cardiidae:Tridacninae) in Palawan, Philippines Open
For more than two decades, the Philippine government has protected the giant clams (Bivalvia: Cardiidae: Tridacninae) from exploitation and trade. However, there still is lack of information on the impact of these protective measures in co…
View article: Fish and benthic communities in an offshore and well-managed coral reef after bleaching disturbance in the Philippines
Fish and benthic communities in an offshore and well-managed coral reef after bleaching disturbance in the Philippines Open
Climate change is perhaps the greatest threat to coral reefs worldwide. However, there is spatial variation in the extent and severity of this disturbance, with offshore and well-managed reefs presumed to minimize the consequences. In this…
View article: Survival and growth of coral recruits in varying group sizes
Survival and growth of coral recruits in varying group sizes Open
Coral larvae usually settle as solitary individuals but sometimes also in aggregations, especially when settlement sites are limited. Fusion of coral individuals can consist of different group sizes with varying numbers of adjacent coral s…
View article: Increased Coral Larval Supply Enhances Recruitment for Coral and Fish Habitat Restoration
Increased Coral Larval Supply Enhances Recruitment for Coral and Fish Habitat Restoration Open
Loss of foundation reef-corals is eroding the viability of reef communities and ecosystem function in many regions globally. Coral populations are naturally resilient but when breeding corals decline, larval supply becomes limiting and nat…
View article: A coral spawning calendar for Sesoko Station, Okinawa, Japan
A coral spawning calendar for Sesoko Station, Okinawa, Japan Open
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View article: The Prokaryotic Microbiome of Acropora digitifera is Stable under Short-Term Artificial Light Pollution
The Prokaryotic Microbiome of Acropora digitifera is Stable under Short-Term Artificial Light Pollution Open
Corals harbor a great diversity of symbiotic microorganisms that play pivotal roles in host nutrition, reproduction, and development. Changes in the ocean environment, such as increasing exposure to artificial light at night (ALAN), may al…
View article: Peer Review #3 of "Population structure and microbial community diversity of two common tetillid sponges in a tropical reef lagoon (v0.1)"
Peer Review #3 of "Population structure and microbial community diversity of two common tetillid sponges in a tropical reef lagoon (v0.1)" Open
Sponges are predicted to dominate future reef ecosystems influenced by anthropogenic stressors and global climate change.The ecological success of sponges is attributed to their complex physiology, which is in part due to the diversity of …
View article: Population structure and microbial community diversity of two common tetillid sponges in a tropical reef lagoon
Population structure and microbial community diversity of two common tetillid sponges in a tropical reef lagoon Open
Sponges are predicted to dominate future reef ecosystems influenced by anthropogenic stressors and global climate change. The ecological success of sponges is attributed to their complex physiology, which is in part due to the diversity of…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Population structure and microbial community diversity of two common tetillid sponges in a tropical reef lagoon (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Population structure and microbial community diversity of two common tetillid sponges in a tropical reef lagoon (v0.1)" Open
Sponges are predicted to dominate future reef ecosystems influenced by anthropogenic stressors and global climate change.The ecological success of sponges is attributed to their complex physiology, which is in part due to the diversity of …
View article: Gobies (Perciformes: Gobiidae) in Bolinao, northwestern Philippines
Gobies (Perciformes: Gobiidae) in Bolinao, northwestern Philippines Open
We conducted a visual and photographic survey of the gobiidae in the Bolinao area of the Philipines, located on the western tip of the Lingayen gulf, on the west coast of Luzon island. We identified a total of 40 species, of which 18 are s…
View article: Notes on the first record of Tridacna noae (Röding, 1798) (Cardiidae: Tridacninae) in Palawan, Philippines
Notes on the first record of Tridacna noae (Röding, 1798) (Cardiidae: Tridacninae) in Palawan, Philippines Open
The first record of Tridacna noae in the province of Palawan, Philippines was documented on June 21, 2018, at Paraiso Resort, Albaguen Island, Port Barton in the municipality of San Vicente. The single specimen measured 4.5 cm in shell len…
View article: Similarity in benthic habitat and fish assemblages in the upper mesophotic and shallow water reefs in the West Philippine Sea
Similarity in benthic habitat and fish assemblages in the upper mesophotic and shallow water reefs in the West Philippine Sea Open
The South China Sea (SCS) is a biodiversity hotspot, however, most biodiversity surveys in the region are confined to shallow water reefs. Here, we studied the benthic habitat and fish assemblages in the upper mesophotic coral ecosystems (…
View article: Elevated seawater temperatures affect embryonic and larval development in the giant clam<i>Tridacna gigas</i>(Cardiidae: Tridacninae)
Elevated seawater temperatures affect embryonic and larval development in the giant clam<i>Tridacna gigas</i>(Cardiidae: Tridacninae) Open
Giant clams are the largest bivalve molluscs and play a key role in coral reef ecosystems. Almost all species are considered endangered or vulnerable to extinction, thus requiring intervention through culturing and restocking. Although suc…
View article: Gametogenesis and Inter-annual Variability in the Spawning Pattern of <i>Acropora hyacinthus</i> in Northwestern Philippines.
Gametogenesis and Inter-annual Variability in the Spawning Pattern of <i>Acropora hyacinthus</i> in Northwestern Philippines. Open
Emmeline A. Jamodiong, Elizaldy A. Maboloc, Ronald D. Villanueva, and Patrick C. Cabaitan (2018) Acropora hyacinthus is a fast-growing tabular coral that dominates the shallow water coral assemblage in the Magsaysay reef at the Bolinao-And…
View article: Differential Response of Coral Assemblages to Thermal Stress Underscores the Complexity in Predicting Bleaching Susceptibility
Differential Response of Coral Assemblages to Thermal Stress Underscores the Complexity in Predicting Bleaching Susceptibility Open
Coral bleaching events have been predicted to occur more frequently in the coming decades with global warming. The susceptibility of corals to bleaching during thermal stress episodes is dependent on many factors and an understanding of th…