Outplanting technique, host genotype, and site affect the initial success of outplanted Acropora cervicornis

Acropora cervicornis is the most widely used coral species for reef restoration in the greater Caribbean. However, outplanting methodologies (e.g., colony density, size, host genotype, and attachment technique) vary greatly, and to date have not been evaluated for optimality across multiple sites. T...

Full description