Phthalate esters (PAEs) are known as esters of phthalic acid, which are commonly used as
plasticizers in the plastic industry. Due to the lack of chemical bonding with the polymer …

The worldwide decline of coral reefs has renewed interest in coral communities at the edge
of environmental limits because they have the potential to serve as resilience hotspots and …

Coral reef ecosystems are being fundamentally restructured by local human impacts and
climate-driven marine heatwaves that trigger mass coral bleaching and mortality. Reducing …

Background Management actions that address local-scale stressors on coral reefs can
rapidly improve water quality and reef ecosystem condition. In response to reef managers …

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are used as additives in various industries. They do not
chemically bond with the polymeric structure of materials, so they can stay for a long time …

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the ecological hazards associated
with copper, which has sparked increased interest in copper water quality criteria (WQC) …

Chronic exposure of coral reefs to elevated nutrient conditions can modify the performance
of the coral holobiont and shift the competitive interactions of reef organisms. Many studies …

The widespread presence of marine microplastics (< 5 mm) is a significant concern, as it
may harm marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystems. Corals' capacity to ingest …

Although knowledge on the diseases affecting corals has been accumulating exponentially
since the 2000s, even more effort is required to summarize and guide further investigation …

Background Tropical coral reefs cover only ca. 0.1% of the Earth's surface but harbour
exceptional marine biodiversity and provide vital ecosystem services to millions of people …