Sponges are ecologically important benthic organisms with many important functional roles.
However, despite increasing global interest in the functions that sponges perform, there has …

Ocean acidification can negatively affect a broad range of physiological processes in marine
shelled molluscs. Marine bioeroding organisms could, in contrast, benefit from ocean …

Ocean acidification (OA) threatens coral reef persistence by decreasing calcification and
accelerating the dissolution of reef frameworks. The carbonate chemistry of coastal areas …

Endolithic sponges are key players in carbonate cycling on coral reef systems. While their
bioerosion of reef framework is relatively well studied, their role in biogenic sediment …

Coral cover has declined worldwide due to anthropogenic stressors that manifest on both
global and local scales. Coral communities that exist in extreme conditions can provide …

Introduction Coral reef ecosystems are experiencing increased rates of carbonate
dissolution due to losses in live coral cover coupled with the impacts of ocean acidification …

Bioeroding sponges are the dominant macroborers in many environments. They can affect
growth, condition and potentially survival in shellfish populations and cause economic loss …