Frontiers in Marine Science; Specialty Section: Coral Reef Research

Frontiers in Marine Science publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research that advances our understanding of all aspects of the environment, biology, ecosystem functioning and human interactions with the oceans. The specialty section Coral Reef Research within the journal Frontiers in Marine Science welcomes all aspects of coral studies, from the molecular and crystallographic level, through ecosystem and biosphere aspects. These include coral evolution, based on molecular clues and geological evidence, their physiology, pathology, photobiology and reproduction. Ecological aspects such as symbioses, population dynamics, competition, anthropogenic eutrophication and global climate change effects are of special interest. As reflecting our views of the importance of bridging the gap between the sciences and humanities, the role of corals in antiquity as jewellery and art objects, and their present sustainable harvesting will be especially welcomed. We invite the submission of both, original research as well as review articles that re-examine and challenge established dogmas while charting future research foci.