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Time to cash in on positive interactions for coral restoration [PDF]
PeerJ, 2017 Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse and productive ecosystems on Earth, and provide critical ecosystem services such as protein provisioning, coastal protection, and tourism revenue.
Elizabeth C. Shaver, Brian R. Silliman
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A quick and reliable menthol-induced bleaching protocol for the Caribbean staghorn coral, Acropora cervicornis [PDF]
PeerJCorals and dinoflagellate algae form a unique mutualistic symbiosis that provides the energetic and structural foundation for shallow coral reef ecosystems. Despite the long success of this partnership in oligotrophic seas, coral reefs are in decline due
J. Grace Klinges +6 more
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Ecosphere, 2023 The loss of functional and accreting coral reefs reduces coastal protection and resilience for tropical coastlines. Coral restoration has potential for recovering healthy reefs that can mitigate risks from coastal hazards and increase sustainability ...
Shay Viehman, James Hench
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Creation of complex reef structures through coral restoration does not affect associated fish populations on a remote, well-protected, Caribbean reef [PDF]
PeerJCoral reef ecosystems are facing severe degradation due to anthropogenic activities at both local and global scales. In response, extensive restoration efforts are underway, aiming to bolster coral cover and enhance reef fish communities to foster ...
Jack V. Johnson +5 more
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Assisted sexual reproduction of Acropora cervicornis for active restoration on Florida’s Coral Reef
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 Given the rapid, global decline in the health and abundance of coral reefs, increased investments in restoration-based interventions -including asexual and sexual propagation- are being made by coral reef scientists at research institutions, but also at ...
Hanna R. Koch +4 more
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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 As assisted sexual reproduction interventions continue to become embedded within coral reef restoration initiatives, it is important to understand the potential for trade-offs between key traits like reproductive output and disease resistance.
Hanna R. Koch +4 more
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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023 IntroductionThough bacterial pathogens and parasites can compromise coral health, coral microbiome research increasingly suggests a beneficial role for bacterial species living in coral tissue and mucus. Recent studies suggest the application of targeted
J. Grace Klinges +7 more
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Geographically driven differences in microbiomes of Acropora cervicornis originating from different regions of Florida’s Coral Reef [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 Effective coral restoration must include comprehensive investigations of the targeted coral community that consider all aspects of the coral holobiont—the coral host, symbiotic algae, and microbiome.
Sara D. Williams +6 more
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Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2021 Coral reef community composition, function, and resilience have been altered by natural and anthropogenic stressors. Future anthropogenic ocean and coastal acidification (together termed “acidification”) may exacerbate this reef degradation.
Heather N. Page +3 more
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Frag-n-Fly gardening method for coral restoration - Pitching to the industry level the methods for coral fragmentation and outplanting in coral reef restoration. [PDF]
MethodsXThis study introduces the Frag-n-Fly method, an innovative approach to large-scale coral gardening designed to improve the efficiency of fragmentation and outplanting while meeting maritime industry standards. The method follows a six-step workflow implemented during two maritime expeditions and centers on a cache area adjacent to the restoration site,
Giraldes BW +6 more
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