Jul 1, 2020 · Our goal in comparing the natural history and ecology of these ecosystems is to facilitate others in finding their own comparative systems. We encourage scientists, especially early-career …

underlie African savannas and coral reefs? Clearly, there are inherent differences in these sys-tems. For example, fire is a dominant feature of savannas but is not that relevant to coral reefs. However, …

May 7, 2018 · Pennington et al. introduce seasonally dry biomes in the tropics – savannahs and dry forests.

Sep 19, 2016 · In this review, we examine some of the key literature and concepts in forest–savannah transitions, synthesize the major findings and identify the main challenges in obtaining an …

Nov 1, 2018 · Coral communities are found at high latitude on the East Coast subtropical reefs of South Africa. They are biodiverse, economically important, and aff…

Here, I compare the ecological processes shaping grazing ecosystems across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater habitats to identify areas where cross-fertilization of ideas could be productive in …

Most are found along the eastern and southern coasts of Africa. The east coast corals extend from the Red Sea to Madagascar in the south, and are an important resource for the fishersmen of Kenya, …

Jul 3, 2025 · While forests and mangroves have long dominated carbon offset strategies, coral reef conservation in Africa is gradually being integrated into broader climate and investment frameworks.

Feb 10, 2021 · A study by Brazilian researchers evaluated the impacts of climate change and deforestation on more than 300 mammal species under various scenarios of savannization.

In partnership with scientists and students from local and international universities we conduct regular surveys of coral cover and condition, including studies documenting coral species diversity.