Mangrove forests, distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, are in a
constant flux. They provide important ecosystem goods and services to nature and society …

In many parts of the world, there is increasing interest among scientists, managers, and
communities in merging long-enduring customary practices such as taboos that limit …

Outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster spp.) remain a major cause of coral
mortality in the Indo-Pacific, contributing to widespread and accelerating degradation of …

Global climate change is having devastating effects on habitat structure in coralreef
ecosystems owing to extreme environmental sensitivities and consequent bleaching of …

A recent tsunami, and an apparent increase in the frequency of severe tropical storms,,
underscore the need to understand and predict the ecological consequences of major …

In December 2004, a huge tsunami in SE Asia claimed many lives and caused catastrophic
damage. This event has stimulated a debate about the role played by coastal ecosystems …

The corallivorous crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), Acanthaster planci, is recognised as a
major cause of coral reef degradation throughout much of the Pacific Ocean. However, the …

Estimating the magnitude of a past tsunami from its deposits is one of the major topics to be
developed in future studies on tsunami hazard assessment. Main limitations are (1) the great …

Dynamite or “blast” fishing is one of the most immediate and destructive threats to coral reefs
worldwide. However, little is known about the long‐term ecosystem effects of such blasts or …

Significant buffering of the impact of tsunamis by coral reefs is suggested by limited
observations and some anecdotal reports, particularly following the 2004 Indian Ocean …