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Biodiversity Conservation
Richard S. Appeldoorn, Bjorn L. K. Bouwmeester
Summary: Many coral reef fishes undergo ontogenetic migrations, and the connectivity between different habitats plays a crucial role in their spatio-temporal dynamics. This study focused on the ontogenetic movements of juvenile grunts in Puerto Rico, and found that small juveniles moved towards more exposed areas, while larger juveniles migrated along the coast. The direction of migration may be determined by the transfer of fish between resting schools rather than orientation cues.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juan Shi, Chunhou Li, Teng Wang, Jinfa Zhao, Yong Liu, Yayuan Xiao
Summary: Coral reefs, known as tropical rainforests in the ocean, have a rich diversity of fish species. China has 2855 species of coral reef fishes, which can be categorized into nearshore and offshore. The diversity of coral reef fish species has a significant positive correlation with coral species diversity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oliver Selmoni, Gael Lecellier, Helene Magalon, Laurent Vigliola, Nicolas Oury, Francesca Benzoni, Christophe Peignon, Stephane Joost, Veronique Berteaux-Lecellier
Summary: The study found that some coral species have developed tolerance against heat stress, possibly through local adaptation. Using seascape genomics approach, heat stress-associated SNPs were identified in genes related to pathways such as protein folding, oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and DNA repair in these species.
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Environmental Sciences
Kalyan De, Sabyasachi Sautya, Santosh Gaikwad, Aditi Mitra, Mandar Nanajkar
Summary: This study evaluates the accumulation, origin, and fate of marine debris in the intertidal coral habitats of Mumbai, India. The results indicate that marine debris pollution poses a threat to coastal coral communities, and adopting integrated coastal zone management methods and policy frameworks can help mitigate the impact of debris in coastal environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
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Geography, Physical
Jianguo Liu, Li Cao, Weihai Xu, Gang Li, Rong Xiang, Xiang Su, Yun Luo, Jun Cheng, Xudong Xu, Zhongxian Zhao, Wen Yan
Summary: This study reconstructed the formation and evolution history of the coral reef in Meiji Reef, Nansha Islands, South China Sea based on various analyses. The results revealed that the coral reef developed on a volcanic basement under the influence of regional tectonic movement and long-term climatic change. Multiple exposures and erosion events were found on the island. The development of the coral reef can be explained by a phased erosion deposition model.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Robert van Woesik, Tom Shlesinger, Andrea G. Grottoli, Rob J. Toonen, Rebecca Vega Thurber, Mark E. Warner, Ann Marie Hulver, Leila Chapron, Rowan H. McLachlan, Rebecca Albright, Eric Crandall, Thomas M. DeCarlo, Mary K. Donovan, Jose Eirin-Lopez, Hugo B. Harrison, Scott F. Heron, Danwei Huang, Adriana Humanes, Thomas Krueger, Joshua S. Madin, Derek Manzello, Lisa C. McManus, Mikhail Matz, Erinn M. Muller, Mauricio Rodriguez-Lanetty, Maria Vega-Rodriguez, Christian R. Voolstra, Jesse Zaneveld
Summary: The global impacts of climate change are evident in every marine ecosystem, particularly on coral reefs where mass coral bleaching and mortality are common responses. Linking information across scientific disciplines and scales is a major challenge, but adopting an integrative approach can advance coral-reef science and guide conservation efforts. Establishing networks of protected reefs across national boundaries may be the best chance for corals to persist through climate change.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Camille Magneville, Thomas Claverie, Sebastien Villeger
Summary: Feeding activities by fishes on coral reefs were studied using remote underwater cameras. The study found that feeding activities varied greatly within and between days and were concentrated in short pulses. Herbivory was highest in the afternoon, while corallivory was highest in the morning. The study also revealed that trophic-related processes were dominated by a few species across different times of the day and sites.
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Agronomy
A. Schnepf, A. Carminati, M. A. Ahmed, M. Ani, P. Benard, J. Bentz, M. Bonkowski, M. Knott, D. Diehl, P. Duddek, E. Kroner, M. Javaux, M. Landl, E. Lehndorff, E. Lippold, A. Lieu, C. W. Mueller, E. Oburger, W. Otten, X. Portell, M. Phalempin, A. Prechtel, R. Schulz, J. Vanderborght, D. Vetterlein
Summary: This study investigates the importance and interconnectedness of rhizosphere processes across multiple scales using modeling and experimental methods. The results demonstrate the use of various modeling tools to explain the spatial and temporal distribution of rhizosphere components and show how different scales and processes can be linked.
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Biology
Kleyton M. Cantalice, Jesus Alvarado-Ortega, David R. Bellwood, Alexandre C. Siqueira
Summary: The discovery of fossils in Mayan tombs has fundamentally altered our understanding of the earliest origins of coral reef fishes and reconciled the conflict between fossil and phylogenetic evidence. These fossils indicate that the origins of reef fishes can be traced back to Mexico, just 3 million years after an asteroid impact, and reveal new insights into their early biogeography.
Review
Ecology
V. Bala Chaudhary, Carlos A. Aguilar-Trigueros, India Mansour, Matthias C. Rillig
Summary: Fungi play important roles in ecosystems and societies, but there are still many unknowns about their dispersal mechanisms and consequences at local and global scales. This review summarizes the concept of fungal dispersal, reviews recent research, and explores the unique characteristics of fungi in dispersal ecology. It also presents research questions to stimulate further studies on fungal dispersal.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ECOLOGY EVOLUTION AND SYSTEMATICS
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Leah M. Harper, Jonathan S. Lefcheck, Ross Whippo, M. Scott Jones, Zachary Foltz, J. Emmett Duffy
Summary: Conservation efforts have traditionally focused on regions and habitats with high endemic species richness, but species-poor habitats may also contribute to regional diversity. This study demonstrates that previously understudied sand flats play a unique role in regional fish species diversity and should be considered in marine spatial planning for biodiversity conservation.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara. M. M. Stieb, Fabio Cortesi, Luiz Jardim de Queiroz, Karen. L. L. Carleton, Ole Seehausen, N. Justin Marshall
Summary: This study investigates the expression of visual pigment gene (opsin) in coral reef fishes and finds that algivorous species with orange/red colors exhibit high expression of long-wavelength-sensitive (lws) opsin. This enhances their ability to detect algae and orange/red-colored conspecifics, possibly enabling social signalling.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
William P. Collins, David R. Bellwood, Renato A. Morais
Summary: This study assesses the natural movements of cardinalfishes in coral reef ecosystems, revealing their significant nocturnal foraging behavior extending at least 145 meters from reef structures. Their daily movement distances are 430 times greater than expected based on body size-home range expectations, highlighting their important role in the transfer of energy and nutrients between adjacent coral reefs and soft sediment habitats.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
S. Sponaugle, E. Goldstein, J. Ivory, K. Doering, E. D'Alessandro, C. Guigand, R. K. Cowen
Summary: This study deployed light traps near benthic marine habitats at four depth-specific coral reef ecosystems to measure the abundance and composition of zooplankton. The results showed significant differences in zooplankton assemblages between shallow and deep habitats, with meroplankton dominating in shallow areas and holoplankton in deeper areas. Zooplankton assemblage composition overlapped at shallow depths, but became distinct at deeper depths, indicating depth-related differences impact food availability for benthic organisms.
JOURNAL OF PLANKTON RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel S. Swadling, Nathan A. Knott, Matthew D. Taylor, Melinda A. Coleman, Andrew R. Dayis, Matthew J. Rees
Summary: This study investigated the fish assemblages on 629 rocky reefs along a 417 km coastline in southeastern Australia. The results showed that Chrysophrys auratus preferred to inhabit reefs near estuaries, with smaller size and higher abundance. The length and abundance of Nemadactylus douglasii and Pseudocaranx georgianus were not influenced by the proximity or size of estuaries. Regardless of the distance to estuaries, marine reserves had higher abundances and larger Chrysophrys auratus. The study highlights the importance of estuaries for sustaining coastal fisheries recruitment.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
