Herbivory and temperature mediate coral reef halo dynamics

Anne A. Innes‐Gold; Lisa C. McManus; Emily Lester; Theresa W. Ong; Aimee Cook McNab; Sophia A. Rahnke; Javier Fernández‐López de Pablo; Ann Tokoyoda; Daniel Fraser Watson; Elizabeth M. P. Madin

doi:10.1086/738015

August 8, 2025The American Naturalist

Herbivory and temperature mediate coral reef halo dynamics

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Coral reef halo dynamics are influenced by interactions between herbivory and temperature, impacting ecosystem health.
The study highlights how variations in temperature and herbivory rates shape the resilience of coral ecosystems.
Assessment using ecological data across various reef locations indicates significant shifts in coral formations linked to these factors.
Findings support the need for adaptive management strategies in reef conservation, considering climatic influences on herbivory and temperature.

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Observational analysis reveals interactions between herbivory and temperature affect coral halo dynamics, suggesting a complex relationship.

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Next article No AccessHerbivory and temperature mediate coral reef halo dynamicsAnne A. Innes-Gold, Lisa C. McManus, Emily Lester, Theresa W. Ong, Aimee Cook McNab, Sophia A. Rahnke, Joshua Brett Pablo, Ann Tokoyoda, Dava Watson and Elizabeth M.P. MadinAnne A. Innes-Gold, Lisa C. McManus, Emily Lester, Theresa W. Ong, Aimee Cook McNab, Sophia A. Rahnke, Joshua Brett Pablo, Ann Tokoyoda, Dava Watson, and Elizabeth M.P. MadinPDFPDF PLUS Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookXLinkedInRedditBlueskyEmailPrint SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by The American Naturalist Just Accepted Published for The American Society of Naturalists Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/738015 PermissionsRequest permissions Views: 29Total views on this site © 2025 The University of Chicago. All Rights reserved.PDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

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Innes‐Gold et al. (2025) studied this question.

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