Corals are animals that form close mutualistic associations with endosymbiotic
photosynthetic algae of the genus Symbiodinium. Together they provide the calcium …

To thrive in nutrient-poor waters, coral reefs must retain and recycle materials efficiently. This
review centers microbial processes in facilitating the persistence and stability of coral reefs …

Corals and the reef ecosystems that they support are in global decline due to increasing
anthropogenic pressures such as climate change. However, effective reef conservation …

Structural complexity provided by the living coral reef framework is the basis of the rich and
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …

Coral reefs provide critical services to coastal communities, and these services rely on
ecosystem functions threatened by stressors. By summarizing the threats to the functioning …

Chemosynthetic symbioses are partnerships between invertebrate animals and
chemosynthetic bacteria. The latter are the primary producers, providing most of the organic …

Microorganisms play a fundamental role in the functioning and stability of coral reef
ecosystems. However, environmental disturbances can trigger alterations to the natural …

Chemosynthetic symbioses between bacteria and invertebrates occur worldwide from
coastal sediments to the deep sea. Most host groups are restricted to either shallow or deep …

Coral reefs worldwide are degrading at alarming rates due to local and global stressors.
There are ongoing needs for bioindicator systems that can be used to assess reef health …

Cold-water corals, similar to tropical corals, contain diverse and complex microbial
assemblages. These bacteria provide essential biological functions within coral holobionts …