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Coral reefs worldwide are increasingly threatened by human activities. As a consequence, the field of reef restoration has drawn increasing attention from scientists, management agencies and NGOs. Although a number of advances have been made, the ecological effects of most restoration techniques are not yet fully understood. How does coral transplantation affect reef fishes? Can transplantation of coral fragments be used to increase coral recruitment?
The author tries to shed some light on the reaction of key reef organisms to selected restoration methods by examining the results of a...

This book focuses on tropical coasts, which are highly vulnerable due to a multitude of stressors. Population growth is substantial, habitats are lost and biodiversity is reduced at an alarming rate, severely affecting many ecosystem services. This situation calls for sound coastal management and the effective engagement of all relevant stakeholders.About two decades ago the M.Sc. program ISATEC (International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology) was created at Bremen University (Germany) to train young scientists for a professional engagement in the complex field of tropical coastal and...