Outstanding in my field
Ruby Burns
Category: Vertebrates
Under the surface
Calla Raymond
Award winner
Yellowfin and convict surgeonfish are shown grazing on a shallow reef off Moku o Loʻe at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology. These herbivorous fishes help regulate algal growth, supporting coral reef functioning. The photograph captures a moment of coexistence within a reef community, illustrating the functional importance of herbivore diversity in nearshore ecosystems.
