The symbiotic association between the coral animal and its endosymbiotic dinoflagellate
partner Symbiodinium is central to the success of corals. However, an array of other …

Infectious marine diseases can decimate populations and are increasing among some taxa
due to global change and our increasing reliance on marine environments. Marine diseases …

Globally coral reefs have been declining at alarming rates as a result of anthropogenic
stressors, leading to increased frequency and severity of widespread bleaching and disease …

Caribbean populations of the elkhorn coral Acropora palmata have declined due to
environmental stress, bleaching, and disease. Potential sources of coral mortality include …

Since the mid-1990s, coral diseases have increased in number, species affected, and
geographic extent. To date, 18 coral diseases, affecting at least 150 scleractinian …

Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as
well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of …

Anomalously high water temperatures may enhance the likelihood of coral disease
outbreaks by increasing the abundance or virulence of pathogens, or by increasing host …

Incidences of coral disease in the Indo-Pacific are increasing at an alarming rate. In
particular, Montipora white syndrome, a tissue-loss disease found on corals throughout the …

Caribbean elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata, has been decimated in recent years, resulting
in the listing of this species as threatened under the United States Endangered Species Act …

Coral microbiomes are known to play important roles in organismal health, response to
environmental stress, and resistance to disease. The coral microbiome contains diverse …