Marine sponges often contain diverse and abundant microbial communities, including
bacteria, archaea, microalgae, and fungi. In some cases, these microbial associates …

Marine sponges are potential sources of many unique metabolites, including cytotoxic and
anticancer compounds. Natural sponge populations are insufficient or inaccessible for …

There is increasing interest in biotechnological production of marine sponge biomass owing
to the discovery of many commercially important secondary metabolites in this group of …

Marine sponges are known to produce an overwhelming array of secondary metabolites
with pharmaceutical potential. The technical and economical potential of using marine …

Marine sponges have a long history of farming, starting with bath sponges over 5000 years
ago in the Mediterranean. Many species have since been found appropriate for distinct …

This paper deals with the history of the exploitation of a natural resource made up of various
types of Mediterranean horny sponges. It also provides an update on trends in the trade of …

Sponges have been experimentally farmed for over 100 years, with early attempts done in
the sea to supply “bath sponges”. During the last 20 years, sponges have also been …

The use of marine sponges dates back thousands of years, and interest in these animals is
increasing as new applications are discovered. Their potential is extensive, both in their …

Before sponge aquaculture is accepted as a commercially viable method of supplying
bioactive metabolites, it must be demonstrated that adequate production of sponge biomass …

Marine sponges harbour complex microbial communities of ecological and biotechnological
importance. Here, we propose the application of the widespread sponge family Irciniidae as …