Biodiversity loss is a result of interacting ecological and economic factors, and it must be
addressed through an analysis of biodiversity conservation policies. Ecological-economic …

In May 2020, many jurisdictions around the world began lifting physical distancing
restrictions against the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) have been established across the globe to mitigate the
effects of multiple stressors on marine communities. In many locations, MPAs have …

Coral reef health depends on an intricate relationship among the coral animal,
photosynthetic algae, and a complex microbial community. The holobiont can impact the …

Crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) outbreaks rank among the greatest threats to coral
throughout the Indo-Pacific. In the future, reefs already stressed by CoTS will be further …

Global environmental change and humanity's growing demands for resources have
generated concerns regarding how much pressure Earth systems can absorb without …

This paper delves into the frontier of degradation of coral reef ecosystems, a pressing urgent
issue to be addressed given the escalating threats faced by the crucial marine …

Coral reefs are facing a constant barrage of human impacts, including eutrophication,
overharvesting and climate change. While the local effects of overharvesting have been well …

Socio-ecological models combine ecological systems with human social dynamics in order
to better understand human interactions with the environment. To model human behavior …

Understanding the function of social networks can make a critical contribution to achieving
desirable environmental outcomes. Social-ecological systems are complex, adaptive …