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  • Invasive Pacific Lionfish Alters Native Community Interactions on Atlantic Coral Reefs

    Creator:
    Kindinger, Tye L.
    Abstract:
    Biological invasions have been identified as one of the prominent drivers of global environmental change. In particular, invasive predators typically have substantial negative effects on populations of native prey, even driving species to extinction in extreme cases. However, beyond direct predatory effects, little is understood regarding the specific mechanisms by...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    community interactions on Atlantic coral reefs. The lionfish invasion is unprecedented for a marine fish

  • Distribution and abundance of coastal fish and macro-invertebrates in the Galapagos Islands

    Creator:
    Figueroa, Diego
    Abstract:
    The Galapagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, have a spatially diverse marine environment suitable for a variety of species with different climatic requirements. A year-long inventory program was carried out in 2000-2001 to provide baseline data on the abundances and distribution of coastal fish and macro-invertebrates. The purposes...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Coastal Fish and Macro-Invertebrates in the Galapagos Islands Abstract approved: Charles B. Miller The