Comparing patterns of taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity in reef coral communities
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DOI: 10.1007/s00338-018-1698-6
Abstract: Biodiversity defines the variety of living organisms on this planet and is often quantified by the total number of species. However, species richness is insufficient in accounting for the differences in evolutionary history and the… read more here.
Keywords: functional phylogenetic; taxonomic functional; phylogenetic diversity; diversity ... See more keywords
Frequent hydrodynamic disturbances decrease the morphological diversity and structural complexity of 3D simulated coral communities
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DOI: 10.1007/s00338-020-01947-1
Abstract: Scleractinian corals, which create complex three-dimensional carbonate structures, are the foundation of coral reef ecosystems. There are a variety of coral growth forms or ‘morphologies’ that have distinct advantages and disadvantages when corals compete for… read more here.
Keywords: structural complexity; coral communities; diversity; hydrodynamic disturbances ... See more keywords
Occurrence, Distribution, and Fate of Organic UV Filters in Coral Communities.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b05211
Abstract: Organic ultraviolet (UV) filters are widely used in personal care products and occur ubiquitously in the aquatic environment. In this study, concentrations of seven commonly used organic UV filters were determined in seawater, sediment and… read more here.
Keywords: coral communities; distribution fate; coral tissues; occurrence distribution ... See more keywords
Coral Oasis on Con Dao Islands: A Potential Refuge of Healthy Corals in the Offshore Waters of Vietnam?
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DOI: 10.3390/d15010004
Abstract: Coral reefs of Vietnam are highly threatened by a combination of anthropogenic impacts and natural disturbances. As a result, preservation of the remaining reefs is a major governmental concern. Con Dao Islands, located in the… read more here.
Keywords: con dao; con; coral oasis; coral communities ... See more keywords
Underwater Impact and Intention–Behaviour Gap of Scuba Divers on Coral Communities in Hong Kong SAR, China
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20053896
Abstract: Recreational diving, under the continual growth of the scuba diving industry, may escalate coral reef damage as one of the substantial anthropogenic impacts and is of pressing concern. Besides unregulated and excessive diving activities, accidental… read more here.
Keywords: hong kong; scuba diving; underwater impact; coral communities ... See more keywords