Lagrangian analysis is a powerful way to analyse the output of ocean circulation models and
other ocean velocity data such as from altimetry. In the Lagrangian approach, large sets of …

The extent of larval dispersal on coral reefs has important implications for the persistence of
coral reef metapopulations, their resilience and recovery from an increasing array of threats …

Larval transport is defined as the horizontal translocation of a larva between points x1, y1
and x2, y2, where x and y are horizontal axes, say, perpendicular and parallel to the …

The dispersal of individuals among marine populations is of great importance to
metapopulation dynamics, population persistence, and species expansion. Understanding …

Networks of no-take reserves are important for protecting coral reef biodiversity from climate
change and other human impacts. Ensuring that reserve populations are connected to each …

As ocean general circulation models (OGCMs) move into the petascale age, where the
output of single simulations exceeds petabytes of storage space, tools to analyse the output …

Reduced fishing pressure and weak predator–prey interactions within marine reserves can
create trophic cascades that increase the number of grazing fishes and reduce the coverage …

Coral reef fish have considerable larval behavioral capabilities that can lead to successful
completion of the early pelagic life phase. In particular, vertical migration during ontogeny …

Recently, the importance of the female to population dynamics—especially her non‐genetic
contribution to offspring fitness or maternal effect—has received much attention in studies of …

A substantial shift toward use of marine protected areas (MPAs) for conservation and
fisheries management is currently underway. This shift to explicit spatial management …