JOURNAL ARTICLE

Shoreline armoring potentially diminishes the ecological roles of parrotfishes in urban coral reefs.

  • Published In: Ecology, 2024, v. 105, n. 3. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mark, Rachel Y. Y.; Taira, Daisuke; Todd, Peter A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the impact of shoreline armoring on parrotfishes in urban coral reefs. It discusses how the construction of seawalls in coastal cities has altered marine ecosystems. The study found that parrotfishes were more abundant and engaged in more grazing activities on seawalls compared to nearby coral reefs, suggesting that seawalls may provide better food resources for parrotfishes. The researchers also suggest that habitat modification through coastal development can decrease parrotfish grazing on coral reefs, leading to increased reliance on macroalgae and a shift towards a macroalgae-dominated state. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the ecological effects of built coastal infrastructure for conservation management. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Ecology. 2024/03, Vol. 105, Issue 3, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0012-9658
  • DOI:10.1002/ecy.4250
  • Accession Number:177074049
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