Anthropogenic global warming has significantly influenced physical and biological
processes at global and regional scales. The observed and anticipated changes in global …

Climate change will impact coral‐reef fishes through effects on individual performance,
trophic linkages, recruitment dynamics, population connectivity and other ecosystem …

The rapid expansion of human activities threatens ocean-wide biodiversity. Numerous
marine animal populations have declined, yet it remains unclear whether these trends are …

This report provides a detailed assessment of the status of and threats to the world's coral
reefs. It evaluates threats to coral reefs from a wide range of human activities, and includes …

Worldwide, most sea cucumber fisheries are ineffectively managed, leading to declining
stocks and potentially eroding the resilience of fisheries. We analyse trends in catches …

Groupers are a valuable fishery resource of reef ecosystems and are among those species
most vulnerable to fishing pressure because of life history characteristics including longevity …

Management of the land–sea interface is essential for global conservation and sustainability
objectives because coastal regions maintain natural processes that support biodiversity and …

Fish is a mainstay of food security for Pacific island countries and territories (PICTs). Recent
household income and expenditure surveys, and socio-economic surveys, demonstrate that …

Live corals are the key habitat forming organisms on coral reefs, contributing to both
biological and physical structure. Understanding the importance of corals for reef fishes is …

Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as
well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of …