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Socio-ecological systems
Coral reefs support wellbeing and livelihoods of local communities through various ecosystem services. Beyond studying ecological and evolutionary issues, it is also crucial to focus on socio-economic aspects. Marine Animal Ecology uses a combination of qualitative methods to assess the societal impact of for instance reef restoration.