Bioerosion of calcium carbonate is the natural counterpart of biogenic calcification. Both are
affected by ocean acidification (OA). We summarize definitions and concepts in bioerosion …

Tropical marine ecosystems are biologically diverse and economically invaluable. However,
they are severely threatened from impacts associated with climate change coupled with …

Sponges are functionally important components of global benthic environments and have
been proposed as potential winners under future climate scenarios. We review the evidence …

As atmospheric CO 2 concentrations rise, associated ocean warming (OW) and ocean
acidification (OA) are predicted to cause declines in reef‐building corals globally, shifting …

Abstract “Ocean acidification”(OA), a change in seawater chemistry driven by increased
uptake of atmospheric CO2 by the oceans, has probably been the most-studied single topic …

Oceans have the capacity to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO 2) because CO 2
dissolves and reacts in seawater to form bicarbonate (HCO 3−) and protons (H+). About a …

Abstract Effects of elevated seawater temperatures on deep-water benthos has been poorly
studied, despite reports of increased seawater temperature (up to 4° C over 24 hrs) …

Excavating sponges are prominent bioeroders on coral reefs that in comparison to other
benthic organisms may suffer less or may even benefit from warmer, more acidic and more …

Ocean warming (OW) and ocean acidification (OA) are threatening coral reef ecosystems,
with a bleak future forecast for reef‐building corals, which are already experiencing global …

Sponges are a key component of coral reef ecosystems and play an important role in carbon
and nutrient cycles. Many sponges are known to consume dissolved organic carbon and …