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  • Book Biology of Parrotfishes
    Content: Chapter 1: Cranial Specializations of Parrotfishes, Genus Scarus (Scarinae, Labridae) for Scraping Reef Surfaces  By Kenneth W. Gobalet The...
  • Other resources Habitat use, nocturnal behavior, and differences between phases of five common parrotfish species in Bonaire, N.A.
    Parrotfish are a common and important component of the fringing reefs ecosystem surrounding Bonaire, N.A. In the reef environment, large herbivores...
  • Other resources Risky business: Ecological trade-offs of sub-tidal foraging behavior in parrotfish (Scaridae)
    Parrotfish promote coral growth by controlling the abundance of algae on coral reefs. Although the importance of parrotfish herbivory on coral reefs...
  • Other resources Parrotfish abundance and corallivory at the Yellow Sub dive site in Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
    Parrotfish are some of the most widely recognized reef fish in the world. They occupy almost every tropical reef on the planet, and through their...
  • Other resources Caribbean parrotfish foraging: An interspecific comparison of algal preferences
    In recent decades, reduced grazing pressure caused by a die-off of Diadema antillarum and the overexploitation of herbivorous fishes have facilitated...
  • Scientific article Caribbean parrotfish density and size inside and outside marine protected area
    The direct and indirect impacts of the increase in human population, in particular the growing demand for food, as well as various aspects of climate...
  • Other resources Parrotfish mucus cocoon production at night in Bonaire, N.A.
    Many marine organisms use mucus to catch food, clean themselves, or for protection from predators. Some species of parrotfish (Family Scaridae) use...
  • Scientific article Impacts of parrotfish predation on a major reef-building coral: quantifying healing rates and thresholds of coral recovery
     Parrotfishes are important Caribbean herbivores that are believed to indirectly benefit corals by grazing algae; yet, some species also feed on live...
  • Research report Activity budget of the princess parrotfish (Scarus taeniopterus): a comparison between daylight and sunset periods
    Abstract: Most animals are active either during the day, night, or twilight, and transition periods between these times exhibit interesting behavior...
  • Research report Activity budget of the princess parrotfish (Scarus taeniopterus): a comparison between daylight and sunset periods
    Abstract: Most animals are active either during the day, night, or twilight, and transition periods between these times exhibit interesting behavior...
  • Scientific article Leveraging sex change in parrotfish to manage fished populations
    Healthy parrotfish (family Scaridae) communities fulfill the essential ecosystem process of herbivory in coral reefs, but artisanal fisheries that...
  • Other resources Parrotfish as a possible vector for zooxanthellae dispersal on coral reefs
    The stoplight parrotfish, Sparisoma viride, is one of the dominant herbivores on the reefs of Bonaire. The effects of macroalgae herbivory have been...
  • Other resources The relationship between algae, depth, and abundance of terminal and initial phase parrotfish (Sparisoma viride and Scarus taeniopterus)
    Coral reefs are undergoing phase shifts becoming dominated by algae rather than live coral. Algae on reefs is greatly impacted by herbivores such as...
  • Other resources Effect of population density and aggressive behavior of Three Spot Damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) on macroalgae cover and parrotfish grazing activity
    When overly abundant, macroalgae can be a major threat to the health of a coral reef ecosystem due to its capability to smother live coral and reduce...
  • Other resources Behavior of the Princess parrotfish (Scarus taeniopterus): a comparison between daylight and sunset
    Most animals are active either during the day or night, and at twilight, nocturnal and diurnal animals alike engage in behaviors to avoid predators,...
  • Scientific article Feeding on Feces: The nutritional value of fish feces to Caribbean Parrotfishes
    Parrotfishes can often be observed consuming fish feces on coral reefs. Our recent study highlights the nutritional value of these feces to...
  • Scientific article An age-based demographic analysis of the Caribbean stoplight parrotfish Sparisoma viride
    The parrotfish Sparisoma viride is an abundant and ecologically important member of the tropical NW Atlantic reef fish fauna. Sagittal otoliths of...
  • Other resources Influence of habitat on defecation behavior of queen (Scarus vetula) and princess (Scarus taeniopterus) parrotfish
    Herbivores are important structuring agents for ecosystems worldwide. While effects of grazing by herbivorous fish are well studied, their roles in...
  • Media Recovery of Orbicella annularis corals from parrotfish predation
    Orbicella annularis is an important reef-building coral and an endangered species. Previous studies suggest it is also one of the most intensely...
  • Research report A dynamic model of parrotfish (family: Scaridae) populations for the management of herbivory on Caribbean coral reefs
  • Other resources Monitoring Statia’s marine ecosystems
    CNSI continues to monitor the vulnerable ecosystems of St. Eustatius coordinated by Data Monitoring Officer (DMO) Kimani Kitson-Walters. Coral reef...
  • Other resources High biomass and production but low energy transfer effciency of Caribbean parrotfish: implications for trophic models of coral reefs
    Quantitative data are presented to assess the trophic role of scarids on the fringing coral reef of Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles), with particular...
  • Other resources Spawning behaviour of the stoplight parrotfish Sparisoma Viride Bonnaterre, on Bonaire and Saba (Netherlands Antilles)
    Student Report- University of Groningen  The reproductive behaviour of the stoplight parrotfish, Sparisoma viride Bonnaterre, was studied on two...
  • Research report Status and Trends of Bonaire’s Reefs, 2011. Cause for grave concerns
    Unusually warm ocean temperatures surrounding Bonaire during the late summer and fall of 2010 caused 10 to 20 % of corals to bleach (Fig. 1)....
  • Media Fish poop: an underappreciated food source for coral reef fishes?
    A new study by researchers from the University of Texas and California Polytechnic State University documented herbivorous fishes feeding on fish...
  • Research report A Report on the Status of the Coral Reefs of Bonaire in 2007 with Results from Monitoring 2003 – 2007
    Bonaire’s reefs remain among the best in the Caribbean. However, our monitoring has revealed some potentially troubling trends that may require...
  • Scientific article Seagrass beds and mangroves as potential nurseries for the threatened Indo-Pacific humphead wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus and Caribbean rainbow parrotfish, Scarus guacamaia
    The importance of seagrass beds and mangroves as a juvenile habitat as opposed to other shallow water habitat types is investigated using a single...
  • Scientific article Feces consumption by nominally herbivorous fishes in the Caribbean: an underappreciated source of nutrients?
    Abstract Parrotfishes and surgeonfishes are major Caribbean herbivores that primarily graze reef algae and thereby play an important functional role...
  • Other resources Ranking Herbivory in Coral Reef Fish
    Herbivory grazing patterns by parrotfish, family Scaridae, and surgeonfish, family Acanthuridae, were investigated on the leeward side of Bonaire,...
  • Book Status of Dutch Caribbean Reefs
    Following the Royal Palace Symposium in the Netherlands in December 2016, and the harsh call to action by Professor Jeremy Jackson (Scripps...
  • Other resources Physis XII - Journal of marine science
    As part of CIEE's Bonaire semester programs, each student conducts an independent research project on a topic of their choice.  The projects...
  • Scientific article Spatial and demographic consequences of nursery-dependence in reef fishes: an empirical and simulation study
    The rainbow parrotfish Scarus guacamaia has an obligate dependence on man- groves at juvenile stages, and, as the largest herbivorous fish in the...
  • Research report St. Eustatius GCRMN Caribbean Final report 2017
    Twenty sites across four monitoring zones of St. Eustatius’s marine ecosystem were assessed using the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network Caribbean...
  • Scientific article Managing Recovery Resilience in Coral Reefs Against Climate-Induced Bleaching and Hurricanes: A 15 Year Case Study From Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
    Coral reefs are among the world’s most endangered ecosystems. Coral mortality can result from ocean warming or other climate-related events such as...
  • Research report St. Eustatius fiesheries monitoring report 2017
    Based on the fisheries data collected for 2017, St. Eustatius fishery continues to be a small-scale coastal fishery as described by Sybesma et al. (...
  • Research report The potential Outstanding Universal Value and natural heritage values of Bonaire National Marine Park: an ecological perspective
    The Southern Caribbean forms a separate biogeographic province for marine mollusks and marine fish faunas. The terrestrial desert and xeric...
  • Scientific article Consumption of benthic cyanobacterial mats on a Caribbean coral reef
    Herbivory is an important process in the general structuring of coral reef benthic communities. However, evidence of its ability to control coral...
  • Research report ‘Quick scan’ to assess the prevalence of dermal parasites among coral reef fishes of Bonaire.
    In the past, diseases and infections have had dramatic impacts on Caribbean coral reef ecosystems (e.g. white band disease in corals (Pantos and...
  • Scientific article Reducing bycatch in coral reef trap fisheries: escape gaps as a step towards sustainability
    Widespread use of minimally selective fish traps has contributed to the overfishing of Caribbean coral reefs. Traps typically target high-value fish...
  • Other resources Physis VI - Journal of marine science
    As part of CIEE's Bonaire semester programs, each student conducts an independent research project on a topic of their choice.  The projects...
  • Other resources Physis XIV - Journal of marine science
    As part of CIEE's Bonaire semester programs, each student conducts an independent research project on a topic of their choice.  The projects...
  • Research report A Report on the Status of the Coral Reefs of Bonaire in 2005 with Advice on a Monitoring Program
    This report characterizes the state of Bonaire’s reefs as of March 2005. We pay particular attention to structural and functional attributes of reefs...
  • Research report An Assessment of the Health and Resilience of Bonaire’s Coral Reefs
    Abstract: From July 19-26, 2010, a dedicated team of researchers completed transect surveys on 25 reefs located on the leeward side of Bonaire and...
  • Research report Status and Trends of Bonaire’s Reefs in 2017: Clear signs of resilience
    The “resilience” of coral reef ecosystems has been an important goal of managers and policy makers for decades. At its most basic level, resilience...
  • Scientific article Global assessment of the status of coral reef herbivorous fishes: evidence for fishing effects
    Abstract: On coral reefs, herbivorous fishes consume benthic primary producers and regulate competition between fleshy algae and reef-building corals...
  • Other resources First indication of the abundance and distribution of protected seagrass associated species in the introduced Halophila stipulacea meadows on Sint Eustatius
    Student Report The present study investigated the abundance and distribution of protected seagrass associated species within the introduced Halophila...
  • Research report St. Maarten Nature Foundation Lionfish Response Plan
    This document serves as a reference for the controlling and management of the invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois miles and P. volitans complex...
  • Scientific article Chemical defenses and resource trade-offs structure sponge communities on Caribbean coral reefs
    Abstract: Ecological studies have rarely been performed at the community level across a large biogeographic region. Sponges are now the primary...
  • Other resources Physis I - Journal of marine science
    As part of CIEE's Bonaire semester programs, each student conducts an independent research project on a topic of their choice.  The projects...
  • Other resources Physis VIII - Journal of marine research
    As part of CIEE's Bonaire semester programs, each student conducts an independent research project on a topic of their choice.  The projects...
  • Media St. Maarten: Post Hurricane Coral Assessment
    The St. Maarten Nature Foundation scientifically researched the impacts of Hurricane Irma on St. Maarten coral reefs using Global Coral Reef...
  • Scientific article Fish grazing enhanced by nutrient enrichment may limit invasive seagrass expansion
    The success of invasive macrophytes can depend on local nutrient availability and consumer pressure, which may interact. We therefore experimentally...
  • Other resources Physis V - Journal of marine science
    As part of CIEE's Bonaire semester programs, each student conducts an independent research project on a topic of their choice.  The projects...
  • Scientific article Indirect effects of overfishing on Caribbean reefs: sponges overgrow reef-building corals
    Consumer-mediated indirect effects at the community level are difficult to demonstrate empirically. Here, we show an explicit indirect effect of...
  • Other resources Causative agent for dark spots in ocean surgeonfish (Acanthurus tractus)
    Coral reef ecosystems provide a number of important ecological services, such as nurseries and protection from storms. This makes their health of...
  • Other resources The Effects of Intruder Size on the Territoriality of the Threespot Damselfish (Stegastes planifrons)
    The Threespot Damselfish, Stegastes planifrons, defends a variable territory size depending upon the level of threat posed by the species encroaching...
  • Other resources Physis XIX - Journal of marine science
    As part of CIEE's Bonaire semester programs, each student conducts an independent research project on a topic of their choice.  The projects...
  • Media BioNews 39 - Dutch Caribbean Newsletter
    BioNews is a newsletter produced by the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) which focuses on science and conservation in the Dutch Caribbean....
  • Research report St. Eustatius National Parks - Lionfish Response Plan
    This document serves as a reference for the controlling and management of the invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois miles and P. volitans complex...
  • Research report St. Eustatius GCRMN Caribbean Final Report 2018
    Twenty-two sites across four monitoring zones of St. Eustatius’s marine ecosystem were assessed using the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network...
  • Research report St. Eustatius GCRMN Caribbean Final Report 2019
    Twenty-two sites across four monitoring zones of St. Eustatius’ marine ecosystem within the national marine park were assessed using the Global Coral...
  • Research report Status and trends of St.Eustatius coral reef ecosystem and fisheries: 2015 report card
    Caribbean coral reefs have been declining for decades due to a combination of anthropogenic drivers such as unsustainable fishing practises,...
  • Media Protecting Fish Proven Key in Slowing Down Invasive Seagrass
    New research from Wageningen University, University of Amsterdam and Florida International University highlighted the role herbivorous fish species...
  • Book Saba Bank Research 2011-2016
    This book will let you dive into the underwater worl of the Saba Bank and gives you an introduction to its amazing biodiversity. At the same time you...
  • Other resources A comparison between two methods for surveying reef fish in St. Eustatius
    Student Thesis Coral reef ecosystems are considered the most productive and diverse of all marine systems. However, these are being dramatically...
  • Other resources 71st annual conference of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) Book of abstracts
    Abstracts: TOURISM IN THE CARIBBEAN: CHALLENGES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FISHERIES & CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS (Sponsored by CORALINA & GCFI) Kyne,...

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