Anthropogenic climate change and environmental degradation destroy coral reefs, the
ecosystem services they provide, and the livelihoods of close to a billion people who …

Coastal zones, the world's most densely populated regions, are increasingly threatened by
climate change stressors—rising and warming seas, intensifying storms and droughts, and …

The intracellular coral–dinoflagellate symbiosis is the engine that underpins the success of
coral reefs, one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. However, the breakdown of …

Active coral restoration typically involves two interventions: crossing gametes to facilitate
sexual larval propagation; and fragmenting, growing, and outplanting adult colonies to …

Climate change is dramatically changing ecosystem composition and productivity, leading
scientists to consider the best approaches to map natural resistance and foster ecosystem …

Incorporating ecological processes into restoration planning is increasingly recognized as a
fundamental component of successful restoration strategies. We outline a scientific …

Given that global warming is the greatest threat to coral reefs, coral restoration projects have
expanded worldwide with the goal of replenishing habitats whose reef-building corals …

Significant population declines in Acropora cervicornis and A. palmata began in the 1970s
and now exceed over 90%. The losses were caused by a combination of coral disease and …

Escalating environmental threats to coral reefs coincides with global advancements in coral
restoration programs. To improve long-term efficacy, practitioners must consider …

Coral reef restoration is an attractive tool for the management of degraded reefs; however,
conventional restoration approaches will not be effective under climate change. More …