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Tropical coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems of the world but facing increasing threats to their health. Over the last thirty years, many Caribbean coral reefs have undergone dramatic changes and experienced large losses in coral cover, due to direct and indirect a…

Southeast Asia is well-known for its high biodiversity which is largely due to its complex geological history and present day oceanographic conditions. Fluctuating sea level during the Pleistocene resulted in exposure of land masses in relatively shallow water and isolation of m…

With increasing biodiversity loss occurring worldwide, there is a need to understand how these losses will affect ecosystem structure and function. Certain species have a greater impact on the structure and function of ecosystems (i.e. foundation species, keystone species, ecosy…

Marine ecosystems are complex and diverse, with multiple, often simultaneous processes influencing community structure and functioning. While algae play pivotal roles in supporting biodiversity and ecosystem function, dramatic population increases due to human-induced factors ar…