FROM THE PEER REVIEWS:
You really need some clear definitions of restoration early on in the introduction and need to cite the most recent SER [Society for Ecological Restoration]] guidelines. I think you need to clearly distinguish between restoration ecology and ecological restoration and define what you mean by a restoration project.
AUTHOR RESPONSE:
Thank you for pointing this out. We agree with the reviewer and have now defined the terminology around active restoration vs rehabilitation by referring to the SER guideline documents. See LN 67 – 74, the opening lines of the introduction.
Coral reef restoration efforts in Latin American countries and territories
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