التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
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Studying functions on coral reefs: past perspectives, current conundrums, and future potential. |
| المؤلفون: |
Bellwood, David R., Brandl, Simon J., McWilliam, Mike, Streit, Robert P., Yan, Helen F., Tebbett, Sterling B. |
| المصدر: |
Coral Reefs; Apr2024, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p281-297, 17p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
CORAL reef ecology, CORAL reefs & islands, CORAL reef conservation, CORALS, CORAL reef management, CORAL reef restoration, REEFS |
| مستخلص: |
Function-based studies have opened a new chapter in our understanding of coral reefs. Unfortunately, we are opening this chapter as the world's reefs rapidly transform. In this context, one of the most important roles of function-based studies is to inform coral reef conservation. At this critical juncture, we have a chance to reflect on where we have come from, and where we are going, in coral reef functional ecology, with specific consideration of what this means for our approaches to conserving reefs. As focal examples, we examine the role of corals on reefs, and the practice of culling crown-of-thorns starfish, from a functional perspective. We also consider how the papers in this special issue build on our current understanding. Ultimately, we highlight how robust scientific investigation, based on an understanding of ecosystem functions, will be key in helping us navigate reefs through the current coral reef crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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