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Douglas B. Rasher

• Cascading predator effects in a Fijian coral reef ecosystem

  <p>Coral reefs are among Earth&rsquo;s best-studied ecosystems, yet the degree to which large predators influence the ecology of coral reefs remains an open and contentious question. Recent studies indicate

  • 16/11/2017

  • Scientific Reports
  • • Marine Ecosystems
    • Marine Life
    • Corals
    • Fiji
    • Sea Weeds
    • Marine Fisheries

• Chemically rich seaweeds poison corals when not controlled by herbivores

  Coral reefs are in dramatic global decline, with seaweeds commonly replacing corals. It is unclear, however, whether seaweeds harm corals directly or colonize opportunistically following their decline and then suppress coral recruitment.

  • 10/05/2010

  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • • Environment
    • Marine Research
    • Caribbean Sea
    • South Pacific Ocean
    • Sea Weeds
    • Corals
    • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
    • Douglas B. Rasher
    • Mark E. Hay
    • Marine Ecosystems