Pesticides are extensively used in modern agriculture and are an effective and economical
way to enhance the yield quality and quantity, thus ensuring food security for the ever …

A fair evaluation of the net benefits provided by pesticides is essential to feed the current
debate on their benefits and adverse consequences. Pesticides provide many benefits by …

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 …

Over 60% of the world's reefs experience damage from local activities such as overfishing,
coastal development, and watershed pollution. Land-based sources of pollution are a critical …

Recreational diving and snorkeling on coral reefs is one of the fastest growing tourism
sectors globally. Damage associated with intensive recreational tourist use has been …

Chlorophyll a fluorescence is established as a rapid, non-intrusive technique to monitor
photosynthetic performance of plants and algae, as well as to analyze their protective …

The runoff of pesticides (insecticides, herbicides and fungicides) from agricultural lands is a
key concern for the health of the iconic Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Relatively low levels of …

Algal endosymbionts of the genus Symbiodinium play a key role in the nutrition of reef
building corals and strongly affect the thermal tolerance and growth rate of the animal host …

Effective environmental management requires monitoring programmes that provide specific
links between changes in environmental conditions and ecosystem health. This article …

Reduced water quality degrades coral reefs, resulting in compromised ecosystem function
and services to coastal communities. Increasing management capacity on reefs requires …