The builder's legacy: persistent reef structure creates a window for coral recovery after adult loss
Mollie Asbury, Courtney S. Couch, Thomas A. Oliver, Jessica Reichert, Joshua S. Madin
The paper quantifies how adult coral cover and reef structure jointly shape juvenile coral densities, revealing a structural legacy window for recovery after adult loss.
bioRxiv · Sep 15, 2026 · PreprintEcology