Emerging 3D technologies for future reformation of coral reefs: Enhancing biodiversity using biomimetic structures based on designs by nature

N Levy, O Berman, M Yuval, Y Loya, T Treibitz… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
The rapid decline of vulnerable coral reefs has increased the necessity of exploring
interdisciplinary methods for reef restoration. Examining how to upgrade these tools may …

A role for bacterial experimental evolution in coral bleaching mitigation?

J Maire, MJH van Oppen - Trends in microbiology, 2022 - cell.com
Coral reefs are rapidly declining because of widespread mass coral bleaching causing
extensive coral mortality. Elevated seawater temperatures are the main drivers of coral …

Life‐stage specificity and cross‐generational climate effects on the microbiome of a tropical sea urchin (Echinodermata: Echinoidea)

E Marangon, S Uthicke, F Patel… - Molecular …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Microbes play a critical role in the development and health of marine invertebrates, though
microbial dynamics across life stages and host generations remain poorly understood in …

Multidimensional variability of the microbiome of an invasive ascidian species

C Galià-Camps, E Baños, M Pascual, C Carreras… - IScience, 2023 - cell.com
Animals, including invasive species, are complex entities consisting of a host and its
associated symbionts (holobiont). The interaction between the holobiont components is …

Differential responses of selectively bred mussels (Perna canaliculus) to heat stress—survival, immunology, gene expression and microbiome diversity

JA Ericson, O Laroche, L Biessy, NJ Delorme… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
New Zealand's green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) is an ecologically and
economically important species. Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency around NZ's …

Ecosystem transplant from a healthy reef boosts coral health at a degraded reef

N Levy, JA Marques, N Simon-Blecher… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Organismal communities associated with coral reefs, particularly invertebrates and
microbes, play crucial roles in ecosystem maintenance and coral health. Here, we …

Analysis of the core bacterial community associated with consumer-ready Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica)

IS Hines, J Markov Madanick, SA Smith, DD Kuhn… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Shellfish, such as the Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica), are an important agricultural
commodity. Previous research has demonstrated the importance of the native microbiome of …

Exploring New Frontiers in Coral Nurseries: Leveraging 3D Printing Technology to Benefit Coral Growth and Survival

O Berman, N Levy, H Parnas, O Levy… - Journal of Marine Science …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Coral nurseries and associated techniques are the most common and widespread reef
restoration methods worldwide. Due to the rapid decline of coral reefs, coral nurseries need …

Destabilization of mutualistic interactions shapes the early heat stress response of the coral holobiont

E Marangon, N Rädecker, JYQ Li, M Terzin, P Buerger… - Microbiome, 2025 - Springer
Background The stability of the symbiotic relationship between coral and their dinoflagellate
algae (Symbiodiniaceae) is disrupted by ocean warming. Although the coral thermal …

The road forward to incorporate seawater microbes in predictive reef monitoring

M Terzin, PW Laffy, S Robbins, YK Yeoh… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Marine bacterioplankton underpin the health and function of coral reefs and respond in a
rapid and sensitive manner to environmental changes that affect reef ecosystem stability …