Peer-Reviewed Publications

Check my Google Scholar page for updated list and citation indices.  Email mark.a.albins@gmail.com to request reprints.    

• McCall, M., M. A. Albins, S. P. Powers (2023). The common predator, Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus), enhances survival of the Eastern Oyster (Croassostrea virginica) in an experimental setting. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 568: 151945. DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2023.151945

• Pusack, T. J., C. D. Stallings, M. A. Albins, C. E. Benkwitt, K. E. Ingeman, T. L. Kindinger, M. A. Hixon (2022). Protracted recovery of long-spined urchin (Diadema antillarum) in the Bahamas. Coral Reefs. DOI: 10.1007/s00338-022-02321-z

• Curtis, J. S., M. A. Albins, E. B. Peebles, C. D. Stallings (2020). Stable isotope analysis of eye lenses from invasive lionfish yields record of resource use. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 637: 181-194.

• Livernois, M. C., S. P. Powers, M. A. Albins, J. F. Mareska (2020). Habitat associations and co-occurrence patterns of two estuarine-dependent predatory fishes. Marine and Coastal Fisheries. 12(1): 64-77.

• Jefferson, A. E., R. J. Allman, A. E. Pacicco, J. S. Franks, F. J. Hernandez, M. A. Albins, S. P. Powers, R. L. Shipp, J. M. Drymon (2019).  Age and growth of gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) from a north-central Gulf of Mexico artificial reef zone.  Bulletin of Marine Science.  95(2):177-195.  DOI: 10.5343/bms.2018.0025

• Sackett, D. K., M. Catalano, J. M. Drymon, S. P. Powers, M. A. Albins (2018).  Estimating exploitation rates in the Alabama Red snapper fishery using a high-reward tag-recapture approach.  Marine and Coastal Fisheries.  10(6):536-549.  DOI: 10.1002/mcf2.10049

• Benkwitt, C. E., M. A. Albins, K. L. Buch, K. E. Ingeman, T. L. Kindinger, T. J. Pusack, C. D. Stallings, M. A. Hixon (2017).  Is the lionfish invasion waning? Evidence from the Bahamas.  Coral Reefs.  36:1255-1261.  DOI: 10.1007/s00338-017-1620-7

• Curtis, J. S., K. R. Wall, M. A. Albins, C. D. Stallings (2017).  Diet shifts in a native mesopredator across a range of invasive lionfish biomass.  Marine Ecology Progress Series. 573:215-228.  DOI: 10.3354/meps12164

• Stier, A. C., C. D. Stallings, J. F. Samhouri, M. A. Albins, G. R. Almany (2017).  Biodiversity effects of the predation gauntlet.  Coral Reefs.  DOI: 10.1007/s00338-017-1544-2.

• Kindinger, T. L., M. A. Albins (2016).  Consumptive and non-consumptive effects of an invasive marine predator on native coral-reef herbivores.  Biological Invasions.  DOI: 10.1007/s10530-016-1268-1.

• Hixon, M. A., S. J. Green, M. A. Albins, J. L. Akins, J. A. Morris Jr. (2016).  Lionfish: a major marine invasion.  Marine Ecology Progress Series. 558:161-165.  DOI: 10.3354/meps11909

• Albins, M. A. (2015).  Invasive Pacific lionfish Pterois volitans reduce abundance and species richness of native Bahamian coral-reef fishes.  Marine Ecology Progress Series. 522:231-243.  DOI: 10.3354/meps11159.

• Raymond, W. W., M. A. Albins, T. J. Pusack (2014).  Competitive interactions for shelter between invasive Pacific red lionfish and native Nassau grouper.  Environmental Biology of Fishes. 98:57-65.  DOI: 10.1007/s10641-014-0236-9.  [Undergraduate lead author]

• Albins, M. A. (2013).  Effects of invasive Pacific red lionfish Pterois volitans versus a native predator on Bahamian coral-reef fish communities.  Biological Invasions.  15:29-43.  DOI: 10.1007/s10530-012-0266-1.

• Albins, M. A., M. A. Hixon (2013).  Worst case scenario: Potential long-term effects of invasive predatory lionfish (Pterois volitans) on Atlantic and Caribbean coral-reef communities.  Environmental Biology of Fishes.  96:1151-1157.  DOI: 10.1007/s10641-011-9795-1.

• Albins, M. A., P. J. Lyons (2012).  Invasive red lionfish Pterois volitans blow directed jets of water at prey fish.  Marine Ecology Progress Series (Featured Article).  448:1-5.  DOI: 10.3354/meps09580. [reviewed in “Science Now” feature on AAAS website (24 Feb 2012)]

• Page-Albins, K. N., P. S. Vroom, R. Hoeke, M. A. Albins, C. M. Smith (2012).  Patterns in benthic coral reef communities at Pearl and Hermes Atoll along a wave exposure gradient.  Pacific Science.  66(4): 481-496.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2984/66.4.6.

• Christie, M. R., B. N. Tissot, M. A. Albins, J. P. Beets, Y. Jia, D. M. Ortiz, S. E. Thompson, M. A. Hixon (2010).  Larval connectivity in an effective network of marine protected areas.  PLoS ONE. 5(12): e15715.  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0015715. [reviewed in "News" column of Nature (13 Jan 2011) 469:146. DOI: 10.1038/469146a]

• Albins, M. A., M. A. Hixon, Y. Sadovy (2009).  Threatened fishes of the world: Epinephelus striatus (Bloch, 1792) (Serranidae).  Environmental Biology of Fishes.  86(2): 309-310.  DOI: 10.1007/s10641-009-9512-5.

• Albins, M. A., M. A. Hixon (2008).  Invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish Pterois volitans reduce recruitment of Atlantic coral-reef fishes.  Marine Ecology Progress Series.  367: 233–238. [Reviewed in "News in Brief" column of Nature (16 Jul 2008) 454:265. DOI: 10.1038/454265f]

• Dameron, O. J., M. Parke, M. A. Albins, R. Brainard (2007).  Marine debris accumulation in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands: An examination of rates and processes.  Marine Pollution Bulletin.  54: 423-433.