Coral reefs are biodiverse and productive ecosystems but are threatened by local and
global stresses. The resulting loss of coral reefs is threatening coastal food and livelihoods …

Given predicted increases in urbanization in tropical and subtropical regions, understanding
the processes sha** urban coral reefs may be essential for anticipating future …

At present, the study of microplastic sources is in a relatively preliminary stage due to the
complexity of microplastic features in the environment. Based on a literature review, we …

The Ocean plays a central role in Earth's climate and has absorbed 93% of the extra energy
from the enhanced greenhouse effect and approximately 30% of anthropogenic carbon …

This paper reviews and evaluates the current state of knowledge on the direct effects of
terrestrial runoff on (1) the growth and survival of hard coral colonies,(2) coral reproduction …

Background A number of factors have recently caused mass coral mortality events in all of
the world's tropical oceans. However, little is known about the timing, rate or spatial …

Southeast Asia is considered to have some of the highest levels of marine plastic pollution in
the world. It is therefore vitally important to increase our understanding of the impacts and …

The first comprehensive tool-kit for coastal planners and those aiming to achieve effective
coastal management worldwide. Coastal Planning and Management provides a link …

A lthough reefs cover less than one quarter of 1 per cent of the marine environment, they are
considered to be amongst the most biologically rich and productive ecosystems on Earth …

Organic ultraviolet (UV) filters are widely used in personal care products and occur
ubiquitously in the aquatic environment. In this study, concentrations of seven commonly …