Many ecosystems around the world are rapidly deteriorating due to both local and global
pressures, and perhaps none so precipitously as coral reefs. Management of coral reefs …

A limited diversity of character states for reproductive traits and a robust phylogeny make
scleractinian corals an ideal model organism with which to explore the evolution of life …

Threats from climate change and other human pressures have led to widespread concern
for the future of Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Resilience of GBR reefs will be …

Coral reef ecosystems are increasingly subject to severe, large-scale disturbances caused
by climate change (eg, coral bleaching) and other more direct anthropogenic impacts. Many …

Climate‐driven alterations to disturbance regimes are increasingly disrupting patterns of
recovery in many biomes. Here, we examine the impact of disturbance and subsequent level …

Abstract Changes from coral to macroalgal dominance following disturbances to corals
symbolize the global degradation of coral reefs. The development of effective conservation …

Coral reef ecosystems worldwide are under pressure from chronic and acute stressors that
threaten their continued existence. Most obvious among changes to reefs is loss of hard …

Recent transitions from coral to macroalgal dominance on some tropical reefs have
engendered debate about their causes and effects. A widely accepted view is that reef …

Coral reef ecosystems are degrading through multiple disturbances that are becoming more
frequent and severe. The complexities of this degradation have been studied in detail, but …

Global climate change threatens tropical coral reefs, yet local management can influence
resilience. While increasing anthropogenic nutrients reduce coral resistance and recovery, it …