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Nicholas Polunin
Researcher at Newcastle University
Publications - 257
Citations - 20071
Nicholas Polunin is an academic researcher from Newcastle University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Coral reef & Trophic level. The author has an hindex of 69, co-authored 253 publications receiving 18915 citations. Previous affiliations of Nicholas Polunin include Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission & University of Sheffield.
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Differential fractionation of δ13C and δ15N among fish tissues: implications for the study of trophic interactions
TL;DR: White muscle was found to be less variable in δ 13 C and δ 15 N than all other tissues, and is probably the best tissue for use in ecological work, and may constitute a source of significant error in source material identification and dietary overlap.
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Critical science gaps impede use of no-take fishery reserves
Peter F. Sale,Robert K. Cowen,Bret S. Danilowicz,Geoffrey P. Jones,Jacob P. Kritzer,Kenyon C. Lindeman,Serge Planes,Nicholas Polunin,Garry R. Russ,Yvonne Sadovy,Robert S. Steneck +10 more
TL;DR: The science is reviewed, the most crucial gaps are identified, and ways to fill them are suggested so that a promising management tool can help meet the growing challenges faced by coastal marine fisheries.
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Dynamic fragility of oceanic coral reef ecosystems
Nicholas A. J. Graham,Shaun K. Wilson,Shaun K. Wilson,Simon Jennings,Nicholas Polunin,Jude P. Bijoux,Jan Robinson +6 more
TL;DR: It is shown that climate change-driven loss of live coral, and ultimately structural complexity, in the Seychelles results in local extinctions, substantial reductions in species richness, reduced taxonomic distinctness, and a loss of species within key functional groups of reef fish.
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Multiple disturbances and the global degradation of coral reefs: are reef fishes at risk or resilient?
Shaun K. Wilson,Shaun K. Wilson,Nicholas A. J. Graham,Morgan S. Pratchett,Geoffrey P. Jones,Nicholas Polunin +5 more
TL;DR: The diversity of fish communities was found to be negatively and linearly correlated to disturbance-mediated coral loss, and the long-term consequences of coral loss through coral bleaching and crown-of-thorn starfish outbreaks may be much more substantial than the short-term effects currently documented.
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Effects of climate -induced coral bleaching on coral -reef fishes — ecological and economic consequences
Morgan S. Pratchett,Philip L. Munday,Shaun K. Wilson,Nicholas A. J. Graham,Joshua E. Cinner,David R. Bellwood,Geoffrey P. Jones,Nicholas Polunin,Tim R. McClanahan +8 more
TL;DR: Urgent action on the fundamental causes of climate change and appropriate management of critical elements of habitat structure (coral cover and topographic complexity) are key to ensuring long-term persistence of coral-reef fishes.