Beyond Coral Cover: A framework for assessing the condition of coral reef habitats and informing conservation targets
Manuel González‐Rivero, Kerryn Crossman, Angus Thompson, Juan Carlos Ortiz, Sun Wook Kim, Michael J. Emslie, Andrew Scott Hoey, Mia O. Hoogenboom, Kevin R. Bairos‐Novak, Eva C. McClure, John Michael Pandolfi, Peter J. Mumby, Murray Logan, Britta Schaffelke, Timothy L. Staples, Katharina Fabricius
The paper introduces a resilience-based framework for assessing coral reef habitat condition using ecological indicators and demonstrates its application in the Great Barrier Reef.
bioRxiv · Nov 1, 2025 · PreprintEcology