Genomic and oceanographic evidence of reef connectivity across the western and central Indian Ocean
Catherine E. I. Head, Luigi Colin, Phil J. Hosegood, Michelle L. Taylor, María Belén Arias, April Burt, Anna Koester, Margaux Steyaert, Tom C. L. Bridge, Chris Yesson
This study uses genomic data and oceanographic models to show asymmetrical connectivity among coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, with key sources and sinks identified.
bioRxiv · Oct 25, 2026 · PreprintEcology