Fishes that feed from live corals (corallivores) are a conspicuous component of healthy coral
reef environments. However, knowledge of the occurrence and ecological significance of …

Reef-building corals, recognized as cornerstone species in marine ecosystems, captivate
with their unique duality as both symbiotic partners and autotrophic entities. Beyond their …

Considered Mother Nature's medicine cabinet in many areas of the world, marine organisms
have been known from time immemorial to possess curative powers. But until recently, their …

The fatty acid and sterol compositions of zooxanthellae and animal fractions of the
scleractinian coral Turbinaria reniformis were investigated under different light and feeding …

The lipid class and fatty acid (FA) composition for 93 species of reef-building and soft corals
from the South China Sea (Vietnam) were analyzed and statistically compared to study …

Coral bleaching induces changes in lipid and fatty acid composition that result in low lipid
content, reducing the likelihood of coral survival. Species-specific differences in the …

We determined the source of fatty acids in scleractinian corals by separately measuring and
comparing the δ13C values of fatty acids in zooxanthellae and coral hosts from two …

Exogenous food can increase protein levels of coral host tissue, zooxanthellae densities,
chlorophyll (chl) concentrations and rates of photosynthesis and is thought to play an …

Abstract Pulau Redang and Pulau Tioman have experienced huge tourism growth over the
last two decades, but minimal sewage treatment may threaten the resilience of their coral …

Coral reefs are critical to ocean and human life because they provide food, living area, storm
protection, tourism income, and more. However, human-induced stressors, such as …