Coral reefs, with their high biodiversity and ecological service functions, face significant threats due to climate change, overfishing, and pollution. The South China Sea (SCS) hosts rich coral biodiversity, particularly Acropora hyacinthus, a critical species for reef restoration. However, the region’s coral reefs are increasingly degraded, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts. In the present study, the gene...

The extreme marine weather is a very vital factor and has important implications for of marine economic development. However, there is a lack of systematic and quantitative analyses of its impact on the marine economic development. Here, we study the impacts of extreme marine weather on marine economic development of 11 coastal regions in China, using the dynamic panel model. We found that extreme marine weather exerts a signi...