The effect of kelp bed disturbance on the abundance and feeding behaviour of fishes on high-relief reefs
On high-relief reefs, research has shown that the abundance and diversityof non-cryptic fishes is greater in kelp beds cleared of their canopycompared to those left intact. Greater abundance may be caused by anincrease in the availability of food resources associated with damaged kelp,exposed unders...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Taylor and Francis
2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/31851 |