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Filling the gaps: first record of the Crown-of-thorns Starfish, Acanthaster planci (Linnaeus, 1758) (Spinulosida: Acanthasteridae), at Gorgona Island, Colombia, Tropical Eastern Pacific [PDF]
Check List, 2017 We report the occurrence of a major corallivore, the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Acanthaster planci, on the coral reefs of Gorgona Island, Tropical Eastern Pacific.
Fernando Zapata +3 more
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Microorganisms, 2022 Coral ingestion by crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) is an important cause of coral reef degradation, although the impacts of COTS feeding on coral-associated microbial communities are not well understood.
Zhenjun Qin +7 more
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Antigua & Barbuda: Coral Reef Report Card 2016 [PDF]
, 1969 The Eastern Caribbean Seascape is an arc of islands linked through diverse coral reef ecosystems, oceanic currents, migratory pathways and a rich cultural heritage.
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Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.Untargeted metabolic profiling of three body tissues from Holothuria cinerascens in South Africa using 1H‐NMR and UPLC–QTOF–MS revealed distinct tissue‐specific and seasonal metabolic variations, with the body wall and gut/mesentery exhibiting high metabolite diversity.
Cassandra Upton +3 more
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MicroorganismsCoral reefs, essential yet increasingly threatened marine ecosystems, rely on coral–microbiome symbioses for resilience against environmental stressors. This study investigates host-specific influences on bacterial communities in four Pocillopora species
Chenghao Chen +4 more
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Commonwealth of Dominica: Coral Reef Report Card 2016 [PDF]
, 2016 The 2016 Coral Reef Report Cards The Eastern Caribbean Seascape is an arc of islands linked through diverse coral reef ecosystems, oceanic currents, migratory pathways and a rich cultural heritage.
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How much species' biodiversity could area targets protect globally?
Ecography, EarlyView.Protection targets for addressing biodiversity loss include protecting at least 30% of the land and ocean in ecologically representative areas, but do not specify how many or what proportion of species should be protected from extinction. Here, a systematic analysis of 77 880 marine, freshwater and terrestrial species indicates that all species could ...
Qianshuo Zhao, Mark John Costello
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Assessing the Condition of Coral Reefs and the Indicator Fish (Family: Chaetodontidae) in Coastal Waters of Jayapura City, Papua Province, Indonesia [PDF]
, 2019 The aim of this study was to find out the condition of coral reef coverage and the presence of Chaetodontidae fish in coastal waters of Jayapura City, Indonesia.
Hamuna, Baigo +2 more
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Decentralized Wind Energy Systems as Catalysts for Urban Resilience: A Design Framework
Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Confronting the escalating extreme weather events (EWEs) and intensifying winds, this study proposes an active response to these issues by exploring decentralized wind energy production for Peng Chau Island, Hong Kong. It integrates theoretical perspectives on energy democracy—empowering local communities through energy autonomy—and urban ...
Tian Cheng
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Effects of Great Barrier Reef Degradation on Recreational Demand: A Contingent Behaviour Approach [PDF]
Degradation of coral reefs may affect the number of tourists visiting the reef and, consequently, the economic sectors that rely on healthy reefs for their income generation.
A. Ruijs, M.E. Kragt, Peter C. Roebeling
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