Connectivity underpins the persistence of life; it needs to inform biodiversity conservation
decisions. Yet, when prioritising conservation areas and developing actions, connectivity is …

Surgeonfishes have had a long evolutionary history that has been closely linked with coral
reef ecosystems. Today they are a key component of reef fish assemblages, playing a …

Management of the land–sea interface is essential for global conservation and sustainability
objectives because coastal regions maintain natural processes that support biodiversity and …

As human activities on the world's oceans intensify, mapping human pressure is essential to
develop appropriate conservation strategies and prioritize investments with limited …

Coral reefs in the tropical Pacific region are exposed to a range of anthropogenic local
pressures. Climate change is exacerbating local impacts, causing unprecedented declines …

Ecosystem functions underpin productivity and key services to humans, such as food
provision. However, as the severity of environmental stressors intensifies, it is becoming …

Sediment runoff from disturbed coastal catchments is a major threat to marine ecosystems.
Understanding where sediments are produced and where they are delivered enables …

Algal turfs trap and retain particulates, however, little is known about the relationship
between particulate accumulation and taxonomic composition of algal turfs. We investigated …

There is a growing recognition that conservation strategies should be designed accounting
for cross-realm connections, such as freshwater connections to land and sea, to ensure …

Coral reefs in the western Atlantic and Caribbean are deteriorating primarily from disease
outbreaks, increasing seawater temperatures, and stress due to land-based sources of …