Coral reefs: Centuries of human impact

Coral reefs account for one-third of all biodiversity in the oceans and are vital to humanity. But long-standing human stressors including agricultural run-off and overfishing and more recent ocean warming from climate change have all contributed to large-scale coral reef die-offs.

New research confirms land–sea relationship is a major driver of coral reef health outcomes

Report sounds an alarm on ongoing decline of US coral reefs

Media Coverage — Katie Cramer Lab

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Caribbean coral reef decline began in 1950s and '60s from human activities

Media Coverage — Katie Cramer Lab

Caribbean coral reef decline began in 1950s and '60s from human activities

Even biodiverse coral reefs still vulnerable to climate change and invasive species

Coral reefs: Centuries of human impact