Coastal and marine management require the evaluation of multiple environmental threats
and issues. However, there are gaps in the necessary data and poor access or …

Over 60% of the world's reefs experience damage from local activities such as overfishing,
coastal development, and watershed pollution. Land-based sources of pollution are a critical …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being used globally to conserve marine
resources. However, whether many MPAs are being effectively and equitably managed, and …

Studies documenting the effects of land-derived suspended particulate matter (SPM, ie,
particulate organic matter and mineral sediment) on marine ecosystems are typically …

In the face of increasing cumulative effects from human and natural disturbances, sustaining
coral reefs will require a deeper understanding of the drivers of coral resilience in space and …

Abstract Setting appropriate conservation strategies in a multi-threat world is a challenging
goal, especially because of natural complexity and budget limitations that prevent effective …

Mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reefs interact in tropical regions throughout the world.
These ecosystems exhibit strong synergies, as the health of each ecosystem supports the …

On the iconic Great Barrier Reef (GBR), the cumulative impacts of tropical cyclones, marine
heatwaves and regular outbreaks of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) have …

Abstract Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is under pressure from a suite of stressors
including cyclones, crown‐of‐thorns starfish (COTS), nutrients from river run‐off and …

Reduced water quality degrades coral reefs, resulting in compromised ecosystem function
and services to coastal communities. Increasing management capacity on reefs requires …