Highlights•Nutrient enrichment negatively affects coral physiology and ecosystem
functioning.•Integrative model of reef survival in dependence of direct and indirect nutrient …

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 …

Coral reefs are highly diverse ecosystems that thrive in nutrient-poor waters, a phenomenon
frequently referred to as the Darwin paradox. The energy demand of coral animal hosts can …

Mass coral bleaching, resulting from the breakdown of coral–algal symbiosis has been
identified as the most severe threat to coral reef survival on a global scale. Regionally …

Trait-based approaches advance ecological and evolutionary research because traits
provide a strong link to an organism's function and fitness. Trait-based research might lead …

Scleractinian (hard) corals are fundamental to the geomorphology, biodiversity, and
structure of coral reef ecosystems (Goreau 1963, Hoegh-Guldberg 2004, Pratchett et al …

When describing coral shape and form the term phenotypic plasticity, ie environment‐
induced changes in morphology, is often used synonymously with intraspecific variation …

Offshore fish farming is predicted to increase in the near future driven by the lack of coastal
space. In this review I discuss the environmental issues of offshore farming from experience …

Most reviews concerning the impact of climate change on coral reefs discuss independent
effects of warming or ocean acidification. However, the interactions between these, and …

Many coral reefs worldwide are rapidly declining, but efficient restoration techniques are not
yet available. Here, we evaluate methodologies for reef restoration based on the “gardening …