Ecosystem restoration has been practiced for over a century and is increasingly supported
by the emergent applied science of restoration ecology. A prerequisite for successful …

3D-imaging technologies provide measurements of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems'
structure, key for biodiversity studies. However, the practical use of these observations …

Accurately quantifying tree and forest structure is important for monitoring and
understanding terrestrial ecosystem functioning in a changing climate. The emergence of …

The structure of seafloor terrain affects the distribution and diversity of animals in all
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …

Coral growth rates vary significantly with environmental conditions and are thus important
indicators of coral health and reef carbonate production. Despite the importance of this …

Distinct zonation of community assemblages among habitats is a ubiquitous feature of coral
reefs. The distribution of roving herbivorous fishes (parrotfishes, surgeonfishes and …

Forests and coral reefs are structurally complex ecosystems threatened by climate change.
In situ 3D imaging measurements provide unprecedented, quantitative, and detailed …

Globally, many ecosystems are being challenged and transformed by anthropogenic climate
change. Future ecosystem configurations will be heavily influenced by the critical ecological …

The 3D structure of individual coral colonies provides insights into their ecological
functioning. While structure from motion techniques make it possible to reconstruct 3D …

Coastal habitats are essential for ecological processes and provide important ecosystem
services. The Galapagos archipelago has a wide diversity of ichthyofauna which …