Evolution and connectivity influence the persistence and recovery of coral reefs under climate change in the Caribbean, Southwest Pacific, and Coral Triangle
L. C. McManus, D. L. Forrest, E. W. Tekwa, D. E. Schindler, M. A. Colton, M. M. Webster, T. E. Essington, S. R. Palumbi, P. J. Mumby, M. L. Pinsky
The paper uses eco-evolutionary simulations to assess coral reef persistence and recovery under climate change across three regions, finding that evolution and connectivity are critical factors.
bioRxiv · Feb 4, 2021Ecology