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 …

Structural complexity provided by the living coral reef framework is the basis of the rich and
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …

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

In response to multiple stressors, coral reef health has declined in recent decades, with reefs
exhibiting reduced living coral and structural complexity, and a concomitant rise in the …

Natural regeneration of degraded reefs relies on the recruitment of larvae to restore
populations. Intervention strategies are being developed to enhance this process through …

Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef (GBR) continues to suffer from repeated impacts of
cyclones, coral bleaching, and outbreaks of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) …

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 …

Understanding processes that drive community recovery are needed to predict ecosystem
trajectories and manage for impacts under increasing global threats. Yet, the quantification …

Reef-building corals have essential roles in reef ecosystems but are highly susceptible to
disturbances. Increasing anthropogenic disturbances are eroding coral community …

The resilience of coral reefs is dependent on the ability of corals to settle after disturbances.
While crustose coralline algae (CCA) are considered important substrates for coral …