Tectonic subsidence provides insight into possible coral reef futures under rapid sea-level rise

Megan I. Saunders; Simon Albert; Chris M. Roelfsema; Javier X. Leon; Colin D. Woodroffe; Stuart R. Phinn; Peter J. Mumby

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Tectonic subsidence provides insight into possible coral reef futures under rapid sea-level rise

Megan I. Saunders Simon Albert Chris M. Roelfsema Javier X. Leon Colin D. Woodroffe Stuart R. Phinn Peter J. Mumby

Coral Reefs Vol. 35 No. 1 pp. 155-167 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Megan I. Saunders, Simon Albert, Chris M. Roelfsema, et al. (2015). Tectonic subsidence provides insight into possible coral reef futures under rapid sea-level rise. Coral Reefs, 35(1), 155-167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-015-1365-0

Tectonic subsidence provides insight into possible coral reef futures under rapid sea-level rise

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