Coral reefs are in decline worldwide and monitoring activities are important for assessing
the impact of disturbance on reefs and tracking subsequent recovery or decline. Monitoring …

The advent and recent advances of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) have enabled
accurate measurement of 3D ecosystem structure. Here, we review insights gained through …

Ecologists need data on animal–habitat associations in terrestrial and aquatic environments
to design and implement effective conservation strategies. Habitat characteristics used in …

Our understanding of Earth surface processes is rapidly advancing as new remote sensing
technologies such as LiDAR and close-range digital photogrammetry become more …

The structure of seafloor terrain affects the distribution and diversity of animals in all
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …

Aim Connectivity structures populations, communities and ecosystems in the sea. The extent
of connectivity is, therefore, predicted to also influence the outcomes of conservation …

Remote Sensing plays a key role in monitoring the various manifestations of global climate
change. It is used routinely in the assessment and map** of biodiversity over large areas …

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) was initially documented in Florida in 2014 and
outbreaks with similar characteristics have since appeared in disparate areas throughout the …

Abstract Knowledge of coastal elevation is an essential requirement for resource
management and scientific research. Recognizing the vast potential of lidar remote sensing …

Predators can exert strong direct and indirect effects on ecological communities by
intimidating their prey. The nature of predation risk effects is often context dependent, but in …