This approach to active reef management has the potential to restore reefs to approximately their original biodiversity and stability. (georgiaaquarium.org)
The findings show that recent catastrophic coral bleaching events do not necessary signal imminent coral demise and can also inform reef management strategies, suggesting that interventions that help reshuffle coral genetic diversity among reefs will likely increase the coral's odds for survival in the near future. (scimex.org)
«This gives reef management a major boost in the face of the threats posed by climate change and, encouragingly, suggests people can take tangible steps to improve the outlook for reefs,» Dr MacNeil says. (sciencedaily.com)