Table 1 Summary of elements of the primary question, including population, intervention, comparator, outcome, and study type
Population | Coral reefs located in shallow, tropical coastal environments (≤ 30 m, 35° N to 35° S latitude) |
Intervention | Built structures of human-made, hybrid, or natural origin established in coral systems |
Comparator | No comparator required beyond presence of built structure intervention. Studies that include a comparator (presence vs. absence of built structure intervention, before vs. after built structure intervention, different types of built structure interventions, etc.) will also be included |
Outcome | Ecological (coral related) or physical (e.g., waves, current, flooding) performance outcomes associated with built structure intervention |
Study type | Experimental, quasi-experimental, observational, or modeling studies with quantitative data on ecological or physical outcomes associated with the intervention. Studies can be conducted in the field or lab settings |