Grottoli, Andréa G, Hulver, Ann Marie, Thurber, Rebecca Vega, Toonen, Robert J, Schmeltzer, Emily R, Kuffner, Ilsa B, Barott, Katie L, Baums, Iliana B, Castillo, Karl D, Chapron, Leila, Coffroth, Marie Alice, Combosch, David J, Correa, Adrienne M S, Crandall, Eric D, Donahue, Megan, Eirin-Lopez, Jose M, Felis, Thomas, Ferrier-Pagès, Christine, Harrison, Hugo B, Heron, Scott F, Huang, Danwei, Humanes, Adriana, Kenkel, Carly D, Krueger, Thomas, Madin, Joshua, Matz, Mikhail V, McManus, Lisa C, Medina, Monica, Muller, Erinn M, Padilla-Gamiño, Jacqueline L, Putnam, Hollie M, Sawall, Yvonne, Shlesinger, Tom, Sweet, Michael J, Voolstra, Christian R, Weis, Vriginia M, Wild, Christian and Wu, Henry C ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8975-5917 (2025) Future of coral bleaching research. BioScience . biaf066. DOI https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biaf066.

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Abstract

Coral bleaching is the largest global threat to coral reef ecosystem persistence this century. Advancing our understanding of coral bleaching and developing solutions to protect corals and the reefs they support are critical. In the present article, we, the US National Science Foundation–funded Coral Bleaching Research Coordination Network, outline future directions for coral bleaching research. Specifically, we address the need for embedded inclusiveness, codevelopment, and capacity building as a foundation for excellence in coral bleaching research and the critical role of coral-bleaching science in shaping policy. We outline a path for research innovation and technology and propose the formation of an international coral bleaching consortium that, in coordination with existing multinational organizations, could be a hub for planning, coordinating, and integrating global-scale coral bleaching research, innovation, and mitigation strategies. This proposed strategy for future coral bleaching research could facilitate a step-function change in how we address the coral bleaching crisis.

Document Type:	Article
Programme Area:	PA Not Applicable
Research affiliation:	Biogeochemistry and Geology > Coral Climatology
Refereed:	Yes
Open Access Journal?:	No
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biaf066
ISSN:	0006-3568
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2025 14:35
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2025 14:35
URI:	http://cris.leibniz-zmt.de/id/eprint/5684

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