Climate change poses an existential threat to coral reefs. A warmer and more acidic ocean
weakens coral ecosystems and increases the intensity of hurricanes. The wind–wave …

Ocean acidification (OA) threatens coral reef persistence by decreasing calcification and
accelerating the dissolution of reef frameworks. The carbonate chemistry of coastal areas …

As coral reefs decline globally, the need for an objective approach to quantify the status and
trends of corals has become increasingly important. Empirical data on predisturbance …

Coral cover has declined worldwide due to anthropogenic stressors that manifest on both
global and local scales. Coral communities that exist in extreme conditions can provide …

Coral reefs are biodiverse ecosystems that provide a plethora of ecosystem services
globally. Although coral reefs only cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, they support 25 …