Una panoramica delle strategie per migliorare la resilienza della barriera corallina

Coral reefs are a highly diverse marine ecosystem that provide many services, alongside economic opportunities for humans; however, four decades of extreme climate changes, diseases and unprecedented habitat loss have severely impacted their wellbeing making them endangered. Coral reefs damage and losses are predicted to continue unless their resilience to their stressors is increased. Passive restoration has always been the first choice when talking about enhancing coral reefs’ resilience. However, in recent years, active restoration efforts have started to emerge and show promising results. This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of both methods, presenting the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and discussing their respective impact on the ultimate goal of coral reef restoration without the presumption of identifying what the best method may be.