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urn:uuid:4dd2b6e6-1576-455d-868d-d9bae4f92230 03 01 01 urn:uuid:4dd2b6e6-1576-455d-868d-d9bae4f92230 15 9781805115328 06 10.11647/OBP.0453 00 EB E107 10 Creative Commons License 02 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ 01 01 Coral Conservation Global Evidence for the Effects of Actions 1 A01 21 0000-0002-7448-8497 Ann Thornton 2 A01 21 0000-0002-7594-6453 William H. Morgan 3 A01 Eleanor K. Bladon 4 A01 21 0000-0003-3294-7592 Rebecca K. Smith 5 A01 21 0000-0002-6498-0437 William J. Sutherland First edition. 01 eng 00 450 03 B2 Environmental Studies 10 NAT025000 93 RBKC 10 NAT011000 93 WNCS 93 PSPM 10 SCI026000 93 RNK 10 SCI039000 10 POL044000 93 RNKH 93 RND 01 06 03 00 Coral Conservation: Global evidence for the effects of actions provides an essential resource for anyone dedicated to conserving or restoring corals. This comprehensive synthesis of global scientific evidence examines the effectiveness of conservation and restoration actions targeting stony, soft and cold-water coral species inhabiting a diverse range of marine habitats in tropical, temperate and arctic waters from shallow coasts to the deep sea. Addressing the urgent threats posed by climate change, invasive species, overfishing, and habitat destruction, this work summarizes evidence from actions in three core themes: protecting healthy reefs, mitigating human impacts, and undertaking active restoration. From establishing Marine Protected Areas to innovative techniques like coral gardening, the synopsis summarizes the evidence for practical actions and offers insights into their outcomes and applicability.Designed to guide decision-makers—resource managers, conservationists, policymakers, and local advocates—as well as those curious to learn about actions that could help corals, this accessible guide provides succinct information to support evidence-based conservation. By identifying the existing evidence and highlighting gaps in the knowledge, Coral Conservation can support practitioners and policymakers to allocate resources effectively by prioritising actions that work. By doing more of what works, we can reverse the loss of coral species and restore these vital habitats for the benefit of current and future generations.The authors consulted an international group of coral experts and conservationists to produce this synopsis. Funding was provided by A.G. Leventis Foundation and Oceankind. Coral Conservation is the 25th publication in the Conservation Evidence Series Synopses, and is freely available from the online Conservation Evidence database (www.conservationevidence.com) ensuring that users have ongoing access to updated research and assessments. Others in the series include Eel Conservation in Inland Habitats, Biodiversity of Marine Artificial Structures, Sub-tidal Benthic Invertebrate Conservation, Marine and Freshwater Mammal Conservation, and Marine Fish Conservation. 04 00 Advisory Board About the authors Acknowledgements 1. About this book 2. Threat: Residential and commercial development 3. Threat: Aquaculture & agriculture 4. Threat: Energy production and mining 5. Threat: Transportation and service corridors 6. Threat: Biological resource use 7. Threat: Human intrusions and disturbances 8. Invasive alien and other problematic species 9. Threat: Pollution 10. Threat: Climate change and severe weather 11. Habitat protection 12. Habitat restoration and creation 13. Species management 14. Education and awareness References Appendix 1: English language journals (and years) searched Appendix 2: Non-English language journals (and years) searched Appendix 3: Reports (and years) searched Appendix 4: Literature reviewed for the Coral Conservation Synopsis Index 20 00 Open Access Open Book Publishers 01 Open Book Publishers Cambridge, UK 04 01 20250422 2025 06 15 9781805115304 06 15 9781805115311 06 15 9781805115328 06 15 9781805115342 06 15 9781805115335 09 Open Book Publishers 02 Publisher's website: web shop https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0453 99 01 09 Open Book Publishers 29 Publisher's website: download the title https://books.openbookpublishers.com/10.11647/obp.0453.pdf 99 01