Peer-reviewed articlePublished in Switzerland · State-affiliatedOpen access
El Niño enhances coral larval dispersal potential of Dongsha Island—a biodiversity hotspot in the South China Sea
Pu Guo, Meixia Zhao, Zhan Lian · Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026
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Biophysical simulations suggest that strong El Niño events can increase southwestward dispersal of coral larvae from Dongsha through stronger westward currents. The authors highlight the island’s potential role in reef connectivity and its sensitivity to changing climatic conditions.