As climate change intensifies, identifying heat-resistant corals is essential for advancing coral‐bleaching research and informing reef conservation and restoration. The Coral Bleaching Automated Stre...

The Taiwan International Symposium on  Coral Reefs is hosted by the Taiwanese Coral Reef Society and will be held at National Sun Yat-sen University (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) on June 6th and 7th, 2026....

Reef recovery following a disturbance largely depends on successful coral recruitment and the absence of chronic stressors. However, recent recovery events show increasing homogenization, with dominan...

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Explore the unique landscape of the uplifted coral reef forest nature reserve and weeping fig (or banyan) on the Hengchun Peninsula in southern Taiwan. Learn all about these extraordinary plants in th...

Scleractinian species consist of physiologically heterogeneous individuals that can opportunistically use different resources. Yet, intraspecific variability has often been overlooked in trait-based e...

Community science provides a valuable approach for population monitoring, offering benefits such as public engagement, cost-effectiveness and broad geographic coverage. Seahorses are excellent candid....

The Taiwan sugar palm is a versatile plant deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Indigenous Tsou people of Taiwan. In this episode of Botanical Wonders, explore the unique qualities of th...

Taiwan’s coastal plants play a vital role in the ecosystems of its many islands. In this episode of Botanical Wonders, we explore two key coastal plant species: the Taiwan Date Palm and the Screw Pine...

The benefits that people obtain from marine and coastal ecosystems are numerous and complex. Although marine ecosystem service approaches are increasing in prominence, relatively little is known ab...

Assessing coral reefs across the inner Seychelles islands, using a 28-year dataset, we document faster coral recovery from the 2016 than the 1998 marine heatwave events. Further, a reef that had regi....

Sadly, due to a recent earthquake, much of Taroko Gorge, Hualien's most famous landmark, is no longer accessible to the public. However, the visitor's center is still open, and the road through Taroko...

Taiwan is home to many ancient trees, but few are as awe-inspiring as the towering Taiwania. This episode explores the unique characteristics of this majestic tree and the thriving ecosystems it suppo...

Identifying upper-thermal thresholds in corals is paramount to uncovering species and reefs with high thermal resistance and resilience. Recognition of the need to improve ex situ experiments (e.g., s...

Here I argue that we do not discuss experimental design, often until it is too late. This editorial seeks to begin a conversation about how and where to replicate appropriately.