A limited diversity of character states for reproductive traits and a robust phylogeny make
scleractinian corals an ideal model organism with which to explore the evolution of life …

Coral-reef ecosystems are experiencing frequent and severe disturbance events that are
reducing global coral abundance and potentially overwhelming the natural capacity for reefs …

Sexual reproduction by scleractinian reef corals is important for maintaining coral
populations and evolutionary processes. The ongoing global renaissance in coral …

Synchronous multispecific coral spawning generally occurs annually and forms an integral
part of the coral life cycle. Apart from spawning times and species participation, however …

Status epilepticus is a common neurological emergency in childhood and associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. Status epilepticus (SE) has been defined as continuous …

Mesophotic coral ecosystems (ie, deep coral reefs at 30–120 m depth) appear to be thriving
while many shallow reefs in the world are declining. Amid efforts to understand and manage …

Chaotic genetic patchiness (CGP) refers to surprising patterns of spatial and temporal
genetic structure observed in some marine species at a scale where genetic variation …

Many countries with tropical reef systems face hard choices preserving coral reefs in the
face of climate change on limited budgets. One approach to maximising regional reef …

Most corals in tropical localities broadcast their gametes into the water column, yet we have
a poor understanding of what forces reproductive schedules. Moreover, recent studies show …

Processes that affect recovery of coral assemblages require investigation because coral
reefs are experiencing a diverse array of more frequent disturbances. Potential bottlenecks …