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 …

Large coastal boulders are ubiquitous geomorphological features that are emplaced along
coasts by extreme marine events such as storms, hurricanes, and tsunamis. Many large …

A coral community was examined on a semi-submersible platform that was moored at the
leeward side of Curaçao, in the southern Caribbean, from August 2016 until August 2017 …

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 …

Some coral-associated invertebrates are known for the negative impact they have on the
health of their hosts. During biodiversity surveys on the coral reefs of Curaçao and a study of …

Vermetid worm-snails are sessile and irregularly coiled marine mollusks common in warmer
nearshore and coral reef environments that are subject to high predation pressures by fish …

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 …

Coral aquaculture techniques have been developed for many species based on a well-
documented understanding of the factors that affect coral growth and fitness. However, there …

Bioerosion caused by boring mussels (Mytilidae: Lithophaginae) can negatively impact coral
reef health. During biodiversity surveys of coral-associated fauna in Curaçao (southern …

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 …