The influence of top-down and bottom-up forces on benthic reef community structure: an experimental assessment at Kewalo Basin, Oʻahu
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2012-08
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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The aims of this study are to investigate the independent and simultaneous effects of reduced herbivory and elevated nutrients on benthic reef community structure on a degraded reef at the Kewalo Basin, Oʻahu. Further, this study will examine the effects of herbivore restoration on benthic community structure by re-exposing benthic communities to natural herbivore populations. More specifically, this study will test the following hypotheses: 1. Reduced herbivory (top-down forces) and elevated nutrients (bottom-up forces) will influence benthic community structure on a degraded reef on Oʻahu. 2. Benthic community trajectories can be reversed by restoring natural herbivory levels on a degraded reef.
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Benthic animals--Effect of habitat modification on, Benthic animals--Ecology
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Pacific Ocean--Kewalo Basin
Hawaii--Oahu
Hawaii--Oahu
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Theses for the degree of Master of Science (University of Hawaii at Manoa). Botany.
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