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A decision support tool for rubble stabilization on coral reefs.

Shu Kiu Leung1, Tania M Kenyon1, Laurie J Raymundo2

  • 1Marine Spatial Ecology Lab, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Level 5, Goddard Building, St. Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia.

Journal of Environmental Management
|December 4, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Coral reef rubble stabilization methods improve coral cover over time. Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) model effectiveness, showing outplants boost early recovery, but long-term success depends on site conditions and maintenance.

Keywords:
Bayesian belief networkCoral reef managementCoral rubbleDecision support toolReef restorationRubble stabilization methods

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