Ocean acidification (OA) driven by human activities and climate change presents new
challenges to marine ecosystems. At the same time, the risks posed by micro (nano) plastics …

The world faces two major environmental issues concurrently, namely climate change and
plastic pollution. Though seemingly unrelated, they intricately influence each other. This …

The causes of the physiological effects of microplastic pollution, potentially harming reef-
building corals, are unclear. Reasons might include increased energy demands for handling …

Increasing ocean temperatures are causing dysbiosis between coral hosts and their
symbionts. Previous work suggests that coral host gene expression responds more strongly …

Rising sea surface temperatures threaten the survival of corals worldwide, with coral
bleaching events becoming more commonplace. However, different coral species are …

Local adaptation can increase fitness under stable environmental conditions. However, in
rapidly changing environments, compensatory mechanisms enabled through plasticity may …

Microplastic contamination has rapidly become a serious environmental issue, threatening
marine ecosystems and human health. This review aims to not only understand the …

This study investigated microplastic and other micro-debris pollution in sediment, seawater,
sea cucumbers, and corals from fringing and patch reefs in Kāneʻohe Bay, Oʻahu …

Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in the environment and have been detected
in most ecosystems, including remote regions. The class of contaminants under the MNP …

While in hospite Symbiodiniaceae dinoflagellates are essential for coral health, ambient free-
living counterparts are crucial for coral recruitment and resilience. Comparing free-living and …