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Ontogenetic foraging activity and feeding selectivity of the Brazilian endemic parrotfish Scarus zelindae [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ, 2016
Parrotfish are fundamental species in controlling algal phase-shifts and ensuring the resilience of coral reefs. Nevertheless, little is known on their ecological role in the south-western Atlantic Ocean.
Pedro H.C. Pereira   +3 more
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Overview of distribution patterns of zooxanthellate Scleractinia

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2015
This publication is an overview of a detailed study of coral distribution, diversity and affinities worldwide. The species distribution maps in www.coralsoftheworld.com are based on comprehensive global assessments of the world’s 150 coral ecoregions ...
John eVeron   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Influence of Reef Topography on Storm-Driven Sand Flux

open access: yesJournal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2021
Natural formations of rock and coral can support geologically controlled beaches, where the beach dynamics are significantly influenced by these structures.
Cyprien Bosserelle   +3 more
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Macedonia’s colourful revolution and the elections of 2016. A chance for democracy, or all for nothing?

open access: yesComparative Southeast European Studies, 2017
This article analyses Macedonia’s Colourful Revolution and elections of 2016 against the background of the criticism and protests directed against the Skopje 2014 Project.
Reef Paul
doaj   +1 more source

An Update of Knowledge of the Bacterial Assemblages Associated with the Mexican Caribbean Corals Acropora palmata, Orbicella faveolata, and Porites porites

open access: yesDiversity, 2023
In this study, the bacterial microbiota associated with apparently healthy corals of Acropora palmata, Orbicella faveolata, and Porites porites and the surrounding seawater and sediment were evaluated via the MiSeq Illumina sequencing of the V4 region of
Joicye Hernández-Zulueta   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spectral Wave-Driven Bedload Transport Across a Coral Reef Flat/Lagoon Complex

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2020
Coral reefs are an important source of sediment for reef-lined coasts and help to maintain beaches by providing protection though dissipation of wave energy. Understanding the mechanisms that deliver sediment to the coast from coral reefs and quantifying
Kurt J. Rosenberger   +7 more
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Nearshore to Offshore Trends in Plankton Assemblage and Stable Isotopes in Reefs of the West Philippine Sea

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2022
Coral reefs are typified by their benthic components, and reef diversity and productivity are traditionally ascribed to the symbiotic association between corals and zooxanthellae, and other macroalgal forms.
Aletta T. Yñiguez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Carbonate Facies and Sedimentation of the Klapanunggal Formation in Cibinong, West Java

open access: yesIndonesian Journal on Geoscience, 2014
DOI:10.17014/ijog.v1i3.196The limestone of Klapanunggal Formation is well exposed in the area of Cibinong and its surrounding,West Java. Detailed Observation of carbonate rock has been conducted in this area and aims to studythe carbonate facies and its ...
Praptisih Praptisih, Kamtono Kamtono
doaj   +1 more source

Drivers of the Abundance of Tridacna spp. Giant Clams in the Red Sea

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2021
Giant clams (Subfamily Tridacninae), are important members of Indo-Pacific coral reefs, playing multiple roles in the framework of these communities. Although they are prominent species in Red Sea reefs, data on their distribution and densities in the ...
Susann Rossbach   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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