A review of published literature on the sensitivity of corals to turbidity and sedimentation is
presented, with an emphasis on the effects of dredging. The risks and severity of impact from …

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 …

Unprecedented development along tropical shorelines is causing severe degradation of
coral reefs primarily from increases in sedimentation. Sediment particles smother reef …

Scleractinian (hard) corals are fundamental to the geomorphology, biodiversity, and
structure of coral reef ecosystems (Goreau 1963, Hoegh-Guldberg 2004, Pratchett et al …

Suspended particulate matter (SPM) strongly alters the trophic environment of
photosymbiotic aquatic organisms. At high particles loads, phototrophic energy gains can be …

High concentrations of suspended particulate matter in coastal waters directly affect or
govern numerous water column and benthic processes. The concentration of suspended …

The Brazilian coral reefs form structures significantly different from the well known coral reef
models, because (i) they have a characteristic initial growth form of mushroom-shaped coral …

Coral communities are changing rapidly worldwide through loss of coral cover and shifts in
species composition. Although many reef-building corals are likely to decline, some weedy …

Sewage pollution is an increasing problem in tropical marine environments. In this revlew
we synthesize present knowledge of the effects of sewage pollution on coral-reef …

The strontium to calcium ratio of skeletal aragonite in three genera of reef-building corals
varies as a simple function of temperature and the strontium to calcium ratio of the …