The recognition that all macroorganisms live in symbiotic association with microbial
communities has opened up a new field in biology. Animals, plants, and algae are now …

The function and stability of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have been extensively
studied in recent years. These deep reefs are characterized by local physical processes …

Mesophotic coral reefs, currently defined as deep reefs between 30 and 150 m, are linked
physically and biologically to their shallow water counterparts, have the potential to be …

Coral reefs are iconic examples of biological hotspots, highly appreciated because of their
ecosystem services. Yet, they are threatened by human impact and climate change …

Microorganisms play fundamental roles in the diversity and functional stability of
environments, including nutrient and energy cycling. However, microbial biodiversity loss …

Marine sponges are hosts to large, diverse communities of microorganisms. These
microbiomes are distinct among sponge species and from seawater bacterial communities …

The response of bacterioplankton structure to salinity level in coastal lakes (n= 9) along the
southern Baltic Sea coastline was studied. In terms of mean salinity levels (0.2–5.2 PSU) …

Bioeroding sponges break down calcium carbonate substratum, including coral skeleton,
and their capacity for reef erosion is expected to increase in warmer and more acidic …

Abstract Aim Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) are unique communities that support a
high proportion of depth‐endemic species distinct from shallow‐water coral reefs. However …

Recent observations have shown that increases in climate change‐related coral mortality
cause changes in shallow coral reef community structure through phase shifts to alternative …