Next-generation sequencing approaches in microbiome research have allowed surveys of
microbial communities, their genomes, and their functions with higher sensitivity than ever …

Corals are fundamental ecosystem engineers, creating large, intricate reefs that support
diverse and abundant marine life. At the core of a healthy coral animal is a dynamic …

Microbial viruses can control host abundances via density-dependent lytic predator–prey
dynamics. Less clear is how temperate viruses, which coexist and replicate with their host …

Microbes are well-recognized members of the coral holobiont. However, little is known about
the short-term dynamics of mucus-associated microbial communities under natural …

Loss of oxygen in the global ocean is accelerating due to climate change and
eutrophication, but how acute deoxygenation events affect tropical marine ecosystems …

Oceans serve as global reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance
genes (ARGs). However, little is known about the traits and expression of ARGs in response …

Background Coral reefs are facing unprecedented pressure on local and global scales.
Sensitive and rapid markers for ecosystem stress are urgently needed to underpin effective …

Reef-building corals provide the foundation for the structural and biological diversity of coral-
reef ecosystems. These massive biological structures, which can be seen from space, are …

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 …

Microbialization refers to the observed shift in ecosystem trophic structure towards higher
microbial biomass and energy use. On coral reefs, the proximal causes of microbialization …