Coral-associated fauna predominantly consists of invertebrates and constitutes an important
component of coral reef biodiversity. The symbionts depend on their hosts for food, shelter …

Coral-associated invertebrates contribute much to the biodiversity of Caribbean coral reefs.
Although the nature of their symbiotic relation is usually not fully understood, they can cause …

Stony corals play a key role in the marine biodiversity of many tropical coastal areas as
suppliers of substrate, food and shelter for other reef organisms. Therefore, it is remarkable …

Phosphate mineralization as a skeletal material is uncommon in invertebrate animals and
rare in Mollusca. Remarkably, apatite minerals were first reported more than 30 years ago in …

Giant clam shells provide a solid substrate for various species of epibionts. Yet, it is not well
known how epibiont communities vary among populations of different giant clam species …

Tropical coral reefs are considered the “rainforest of the sea” and are among the marine
ecosystems with the highest biodiversity [1]. These “rainforests” are typically composed of …

The beneficial or detrimental effects of human-built marine structures (piers, breakwaters,
and seawalls) on macrozoobenthic assemblages and diversities are currently …

Semi-submersible platforms are used in the offshore oil and gas industry. They are
specialised marine vessels that float on submersed drafts, which are composed of pontoons …

Tropical marine lakes are small land-locked marine waterbodies occurring in karstic coastal
areas. During biodiversity surveys in 12 marine lakes in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua …

Tropical coral reefs are considered the “rainforest of the sea” and are among the marine
ecosystems with the highest biodiversity [1]. These “rainforests” are typically composed of …