Coral reefs are the most diverse habitat per unit area in the world's oceans, supporting an
estimated 1–3 million species in only 0.2% of its area. These ecosystems have suffered …

Coral-associated fauna predominantly consists of invertebrates and constitutes an important
component of coral reef biodiversity. The symbionts depend on their hosts for food, shelter …

With increasing maritime activities in the proximity of coral reefs, a growing number of
manmade structures are becoming available for coral colonisation. Yet, little is known about …

Some coral-associated invertebrates are known for the negative impact they have on the
health of their hosts. During biodiversity surveys on the coral reefs of Curaçao and a study of …

The presence of associated endofauna can have an impact on the health of corals. During
fieldwork on the southern Caribbean island of Curaçao in 2021, the presence of an …

Coral-associated invertebrates contribute much to the biodiversity of Caribbean coral reefs.
Although the nature of their symbiotic relation is usually not fully understood, they can cause …

Bioerosion on inshore reefs is expected to increase with global climate change reducing
reef stability and accretionary potential. Most studies investigating bioerosion have focused …

An increasing number of artificial reefs (ARs) are constructed to compensate for the loss of
natural reefs (NRs), but little is known about their benthic community composition. Here, we …

Tropical marine lakes are small land-locked marine waterbodies occurring in karstic coastal
areas. During biodiversity surveys in 12 marine lakes in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua …

Giant clam shells provide a solid substrate for various species of epibionts. Yet, it is not well
known how epibiont communities vary among populations of different giant clam species …