Despite the wide range of functional roles performed by marine sponges they are still poorly
represented in many research, monitoring and conservation programmes. The aim of this …

Structural complexity provided by the living coral reef framework is the basis of the rich and
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …

Bioerosion, involving the weakening and breakdown of calcareous coral reef structures, is
due to the chemical and mechanical activities of numerous and diverse biotic agents. These …

Coral reefs face multiple anthropogenic threats, from pollution and overfishing to the dual
effects of greenhouse gas emissions: rising sea temperature and ocean acidification [1] …

The persistence of carbonate structures on coral reefs is essential in providing habitats for a
large number of species and maintaining the extraordinary biodiversity associated with …

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 …

In the recent discussion how biotic systems may react to ocean acidification caused by the
rapid rise in carbon dioxide partial pressure (p CO2) in the marine realm, substantial …

Although abiotic factors may be important first-order filters dictating which sponge species
can thrive at a particular site, ecological interactions can play substantial roles influencing …

Patterns of bioerosion of dead corals and rubbles on the northern Great Barrier Reef were
studied by using blocks of the massive coral Porites experimentally exposed at six sites …

This is the second paper on principles of demineralization. The initial paper is dedicated to
the common definitions and the history of demineralization. In present work we review the …