The ecology of many coral reefs has changed markedly over recent decades in response to
various combinations of local and global stressors. These ecological changes have …

Live corals are the key habitat forming organisms on coral reefs, contributing to both
biological and physical structure. Understanding the importance of corals for reef fishes is …

Coral reefs worldwide are facing impacts from climate change, overfishing, habitat
destruction, and pollution. The cumulative effect of these impacts on global capacity of coral …

The world's coastal zones are experiencing rapid development and an increase in storms
and flooding. These hazards put coastal communities at heightened risk, which may …

Ocean ecosystems have responded and will continue to respond to climate changes of
different rates, magnitudes, and durations (virtually certain). Human societies depend on …

Classifying the biological traits of organisms can test conceptual frameworks of life‐history
strategies and allow for predictions of how different species may respond to environmental …

The age or size structure of a population has a marked influence on its demography and
reproductive capacity. While declines in coral cover are well documented, concomitant shifts …

With marine biodiversity declining globally at accelerating rates, maximising the
effectiveness of conservation has become a key goal for local, national and international …

Highlights•Coral reef habitats are in decline, with reductions in coral cover and
structure.•Most fishes (regardless of their size) are less abundant on degraded reefs.•Highly …

Coral communities are changing rapidly worldwide through loss of coral cover and shifts in
species composition. Although many reef-building corals are likely to decline, some weedy …