Christian R. Voolstra

Nov 29, 2024 | nature.com | Raquel Peixoto |Christian R. Voolstra |Iliana B. Baums |Emma F. Camp |Peter Harrison |F. Joseph Pollock | +4 more

Recent discussions have raised concerns about the long-term effectiveness of coral reef restoration efforts, questioning whether current interventions can effectively address the ongoing loss of reef ecosystems. However, details matter and vary greatly with respect to scale, social context and benefits, and diverse approaches are needed to maintain functional coral reef ecosystems.

Nov 13, 2024 | journals.plos.org | Christian R. Voolstra

Coral bleaching triggered by ocean warming is decimating coral reefs globally [1]. These iconic ecosystems are marine biodiversity hotspots and support the livelihood of close to a billion people [2]. The importance of coral reefs highlights the urgent need to elucidate the mechanisms behind coral bleaching, accelerating the development of strategies to mitigate the effects of thermal stress [3,4].