Abstract Changes in sediment input to marine systems can influence benthic environments
in many ways. Sponges are important components of benthic ecosystems world-wide and as …

Sponges can host abundant and diverse communities of symbiotic microorganisms. In this
chapter, we review recent work in the area of sponge–microbe symbioses, focusing on (1) …

Mass mortality events are increasing dramatically in all coastal marine environments.
Determining the underlying causes of mass mortality events has proven difficult in the past …

Bioeroding sponges break down calcium carbonate substratum, including coral skeleton,
and their capacity for reef erosion is expected to increase in warmer and more acidic …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that eventually leads
to dementia and death of the patient. Currently, no effective treatment is available that can …

Sponges are a major component of benthic ecosystems across the world and fulfil a number
of important functional roles. However, despite their importance, there have been few …

The ability of organisms to combine autotrophy and heterotrophy gives rise to one of the
most successful nutritional strategies on Earth: mixotrophy. Sponges are integral members …

Mutualistic symbioses are common throughout the animal kingdom. Rather unusual is a
form of symbiosis, photosymbiosis, where animals are symbiotic with photoautotrophic …

Dredging can have significant impacts on benthic marine organisms through mechanisms
such as sedimentation and reduction in light availability as a result of increased suspension …

The discovery of new drugs can no longer rely primarily on terrestrial resources, as they
have been heavily exploited for over a century. During the last few decades marine sources …