C. Riginos

Chromosomal inversions harbour excess mutational load in the coral, Acropora kenti, on the Great Barrier Reef

The paper identifies chromosomal inversions in Acropora kenti with excess mutational load, suggesting they are under balancing selection and may impact adaptation and genetic decline.

Gene flow throughout the evolutionary history of a polymorphic and generalist clownfish

This study uses whole-genome data to show A. clarkii has a single species status with pervasive gene flow and color polymorphism not linked to population structure.

High germline mutation rates but not extreme population size outbreaks influence genetic diversity in crown-of-thorns sea stars

This study estimates the germline mutation rate in crown-of-thorns sea stars and finds it is higher than in other invertebrates, with low effective population size and weak population size effects on genetic diversity.

Selecting coral species for reef restoration

The paper proposes a method to select coral species for reef restoration by optimizing trait diversity and ecological persistence.

Asymmetric dispersal is a critical element of concordance between biophysical dispersal models and spatial genetic structure in Great Barrier Reef corals

The paper uses biophysical dispersal models and genetic data to show asymmetric larval dispersal from northern to southern Great Barrier Reef corals.