At an over-fished Pacific reef, seaweed has taken over, diminishing coral populations to a fraction of what they would be otherwise. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Corals and the reef bottom they live on need to stay clean to prevent seaweed from growing on their surfaces. Excessive seaweed growth on reefs can block sunlight from corals' surfaces ...

We have analyzed indicators of reef health and resilience and assessed the roles parrotfish play in controlling seaweed, promoting coral growth and eroding reefs. While it is clear that parrotfish ...

Corals and the reef bottom they live on need to stay clean to prevent seaweed from growing on their surfaces. Excessive seaweed growth on reefs can block sunlight from corals’ surfaces ...

Scientists studying the invasive Caulerpa seaweed on Aotea Great Barrier Island are seeing changes in both the seaweed and ...

The reef fish play an important role in the functioning of the reef by controlling seaweed growth and producing sand. Changes in these fish communities could alter the benefits that they provide ...

In particular, she considers the effects of marine­-protected areas (no­-take zones) on coral reef health and population balance. She investigates competition, seaweed-herbivore interactions, chemical ...