With rubble predicted to increase on coral reefs worldwide, we review the physical,
biological, and ecological dynamics of rubble beds, with a focus on how rubble generation …

Coral recruitment describes the addition of new individuals to populations, and it is one of
the most fundamental demographic processes contributing to population size. As many coral …

Coral-reef ecosystems are experiencing frequent and severe disturbance events that are
reducing global coral abundance and potentially overwhelming the natural capacity for reefs …

Efforts to restore coral reefs usually involve transplanting asexually propagated fast-growing
corals. However, this approach can lead to outplanted populations with low genotypic …

Coral cover on tropical reefs has declined during the last three decades due to the
combined effects of climate change, destructive fishing, pollution, and land use change …

Loss of foundation reef-corals is eroding the viability of reef communities and ecosystem
function in many regions globally. Coral populations are naturally resilient but when …

Successful recruitment of new individuals is essential for recovery of degraded coral reefs.
Enhancing supply of coral larvae increases initial settlement, however post-settlement …

Ecosystems have always been shaped by disturbances, but many of these events are
becoming larger, more severe and more frequent. The recovery capacity of depleted …

Surviving after settlement through the first year of life is a recognised bottleneck in up-
scaling reef coral restoration. Incorporating spatial refugia in settlement devices has the …

Ecosystem-based management on coral reefs has historically focused on biodiversity
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …