This page provides summaries of recent scientific publications relevant to marine managers working to build or improve reef resilience. It covers climate change impacts, local stressors, and resilience-focused management activities and offers a searchable list of summaries.
- Compiles article summaries aimed at marine managers seeking to strengthen reef resilience
- Includes research on global climate change impacts, local-scale stressors, and resilience in routine management
- Browse the list or use the search feature and contact resilience@tnc.org to suggest or request a summary
Article Summaries
The Reef Resilience Network compiles summaries of recent scientific publications that are relevant to marine managers who are working to build or improve the resilience of their reefs. This includes articles that address the impacts of global climate change, other stressors at local scales, and building resilience into daily management activities. Explore by scrolling through the list below or using the search feature on the left. Please contact us at resilience@tnc.org if you have an idea for an article summary or can’t find an article you were expecting to find.
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Bode et al. 2025Great Barrier Reef no‑take reserves boost fish size, egg production, and larval supply, sustaining biodiversity and supporting long‑term fishery yields. -
Storlazzi et al. 2025Hybrid coral reef restoration reduces coastal flooding, protects vulnerable communities, and delivers cost‑effective climate resilience in Florida and Puerto Rico.
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Butler et al. 2024Climate change is likely to enhance macro-algal growth and reduce fish size, making the role of invertebrate grazers even more critical. Strategies should combine ecological...