Coral cover can be influenced by biotic stressors such as the presence of invasive species and substrate competition with other benthic invertebrates. Invasive species can cause severe and lasting damage to the habitats they invade by reducing the abundance of native species as well as altering the ecosystem structure. They can rapidly spread in the… Continue Reading Coral Reef Invasive Species
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Climate Change Impacts to Reef Associated Species
Climate Change affects the corals as well as fishes and other organisms associated with the reefs. Shifting the the overall architecture of the reef can one that is dominated by sea fans, soft corals, macroalgae, and sponges. This in turn also changes the types of fish and invertebrates that depend on the habitat and food… Continue Reading Climate Change Impacts to Reef Associated Species