Local extraction of predatory fish may initiate behaviourally mediated trophic cascades in coral reefs in the Andaman Islands.
Shawn Dsouza, Akshta Joshi, Bharat Ahuja, Samar Ahmad, Kartik Shanker
The paper examines how fishing impacts predator-prey dynamics in coral reefs by comparing marine protected areas with fished areas, finding altered prey behavior and habitat effects.
bioRxiv · Nov 17, 2025 · PreprintEcology