Coral Reef Heros (Midterm 2)

Question 1

Sally Holbrook

Answer 1

-reciprocal positive interactions btwn fishes and corals
-importance of fish-derived nutrients in coral ecosystems
-one of founding Principle Investigators of Moorea Coral Reef LTER

Question 2

Valerie Paul

Answer 2

-trained as organic chemist and collaborated with ecologists
-pioneer in ‘marine chemical ecology’-how chem mediates ecological interactions
-algal chemical defenses and herbivory
-discovered key settlement cues for coral larvae

Question 3

Alexandra Grutter

Answer 3

-behavioral ecology of cleaner-client relationships
-impacts of parasites on coral reef fishes
-function of parrotfish cocoons as anti-parasite devices

Question 4

Nyawira Muthiga

Answer 4

-role of invertivores for controlling bioerosion
-impact of marine protected areas on reef function
-network of MPAs across Kenya and Indian ocean