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Laurence J. McCook
Researcher at James Cook University
Publications - 73
Citations - 9585
Laurence J. McCook is an academic researcher from James Cook University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Coral reef & Reef. The author has an hindex of 42, co-authored 71 publications receiving 8886 citations. Previous affiliations of Laurence J. McCook include Chinese Academy of Sciences & Conservation International.
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Phase shifts, herbivory, and the resilience of coral reefs to climate change.
Terry P. Hughes,Maria J. Rodrigues,David R. Bellwood,Daniela M. Ceccarelli,Ove Hoegh-Guldberg,Laurence J. McCook,Laurence J. McCook,Natalie A. Moltschaniwskyj,Morgan S. Pratchett,Robert S. Steneck,Robert S. Steneck,Bette L. Willis +11 more
TL;DR: Experimentally manipulated the density of large herbivorous fishes to test their influence on the resilience of coral assemblages in the aftermath of regional-scale bleaching in 1998, the largest coral mortality event recorded to date.
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Competition between corals and algae on coral reefs : a review of evidence and mechanisms
TL;DR: It is concluded that competition between corals and algae probably is widespread on coral reefs, but also that the interaction varies considerably, and a matrix for algal effects on corals is proposed, which lists the subset of processes possible for each combination of coral life form and algal functional group.
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Macroalgae, nutrients and phase shifts on coral reefs: scientific issues and management consequences for the Great Barrier Reef
TL;DR: It is concluded that nutrient overloads can contribute to reef degradation, but that they are unlikely to lead to phase shifts simply by enhancing algal growth rates and hence allowing overgrowth of corals, unless herbivory is unusually or artificially low.
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Adaptive management of the Great Barrier Reef: A globally significant demonstration of the benefits of networks of marine reserves
Laurence J. McCook,Tony Ayling,Mike Cappo,J. Howard Choat,Richard D. Evans,Débora M. de Freitas,Michelle R. Heupel,Terry P. Hughes,Geoffrey P. Jones,Bruce D. Mapstone,Helene Marsh,Morena Mills,Fergus Molloy,C. Roland Pitcher,Robert L. Pressey,Garry R. Russ,Stephen Sutton,Hugh Sweatman,Renae Tobin,David Wachenfeld,David H. Williamson +20 more
TL;DR: Comprehensive review of available evidence shows major, rapid benefits of no-take areas for targeted fish and sharks, in both reef and nonreef habitats, with potential benefits for fisheries as well as biodiversity conservation.
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Changes in algal, coral and fish assemblages along water quality gradients on the inshore Great Barrier Reef.
TL;DR: The study identifies species groups that are likely to increase or decrease in abundance with changing water quality, whereas fish and macroalgal assemblages consisted of contrasting suites of species.