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Multidisciplinary Sciences
K. M. Quigley, M. J. H. van Oppen
Summary: This study combines remote sensing with breeding experiments to develop forecasting models for locating coral reefs with heritable heat tolerance. The findings predict hundreds of reefs that may be home to corals with high and heritable heat tolerance, which can be targeted for protection and restoration efforts.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jessica Bouwmeester, Radhouane Ben-Hamadou, Pedro Range, Fahad Al Jamali, John A. Burt
Summary: The Persian Gulf is an extreme thermal environment where reef corals have adapted to survive. The reef communities in Qatar Peninsula have been described in this study, showing that the healthiest coral reefs are found in deeper offshore reefs, while shallow reefs have lower species richness and abundance due to recurrent bleaching events and development pressures.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Peeter Laas, Kelly Ugarelli, Michael Absten, Breege Boyer, Henry Briceno, Ulrich Stingl
Summary: This study analyzed the microbial community structure and abiotic factors in the waters around the Florida Reef Tract, finding significant correlations between bacterial and eukaryotic community structure with variations in temperature, dissolved oxygen, and total organic carbon values. The datasets revealed high abundances of copiotrophic bacteria and potentially harmful microbes, such as coral pathogens, fish parasites, and taxa associated with Red Tide and shellfish poisoning, which may have a pivotal impact on reef health in this ecosystem.
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Engineering, Environmental
Wenjing Fu, Yuanzhi Qi, Chunle Luo, Hongmei Zhang, Xuchen Wang
Summary: Black carbon (BC), a group of environmentally concentrated organic pollutants, is widely distributed in marine sediments. However, the fate and transformation of BC in marine sediments have not been well studied. Through radiocarbon measurements, it was found that there are two distinct BC pools in the sediments, with ancient ages in the solid-phase BC (SBC). The modern biomass-derived BC contributes to most of the dissolved BC (DBC) pool, while fossil material-produced BC forms the majority of the SBC pools. The discrepancy between modern and dead BC contributions is associated with the BC budget after particulate BC (PBC) deposition, where a significant portion of PBC is transferred to porewater as DBC and the rest is sequestrated as SBC in sediments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Walid Naciri, Arnoud Boom, Matthew Payne, Nicola Browne, Noreen J. Evans, Philip Holdship, Kai Rankenburg, Ramasamy Nagarajan, Bradley J. McDonald, Jennifer McIlwain, Jens Zinke
Summary: Logging of tropical primary forests is a global issue, causing land erosion and decreased soil stability, threatening biodiversity hotspots and indigenous communities. The downstream effects include poor water quality and increased sedimentation. A proxy record of sediment in river discharge based on Ba/Ca measurements from coral skeletons in northern Malaysian Borneo shows a significant positive correlation with river discharge and reflects changes in land use patterns.
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Ecology
Xiyang Dong, Haoyu Lan, Liangtian Huang, Haikun Zhang, Xianbiao Lin, Shengze Weng, Yongyi Peng, Jia Lin, Jiang-hai Wang, Juan Peng, Ying Yang
Summary: This study assessed the microbial communities in surface sediments from 16 coral reef sites at different depths in the Xisha islands using gene- and genome-centric metagenomics. The results revealed the diversity and functional potential of the microbial communities, as well as the presence of antibiotic resistance genes. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the microbial ecology in reef sediments.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Hayley Hinchen, Jennifer Gallyot, Anita Carter, Matthew Ferguson, Karen Webb, Mike Nelson, Chris Jenkins
Summary: The study analyzed monitoring data from Pisces Reef Marine Protected Area to identify the best method for detecting environmental change and overcame difficulties in species identification and enumeration. A modeling approach based on vessel monitoring system data was used to identify pressure effects, and taxon-level responses were found for potential inclusion in future monitoring programmes.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Zhenjun Qin, Kefu Yu, Shuchang Chen, Biao Chen, Jiayuan Liang, Qiucui Yao, Xiaopeng Yu, Zhiheng Liao, Chuanqi Deng, Yanting Liang
Summary: This study explored the variations of juvenile coral-microbiomes between the outer reef slope (ORS) and lagoon in tropical atolls, as well as their relationship with coral thermal acclimatization. Different coral species showed significant differences in their symbiotic Symbiodiniaceae, with some corals potentially having higher thermal tolerance based on the abundance of heat-tolerant species. The relative abundance of certain bacteria also differed between lagoon and ORS corals, indicating potential adaptations to different thermal environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisa Catao C. P., Thomas Pollet, Cedric Garnier, Raphaelle Barry-Martinet, Karine Rehel, Isabelle Linossier, Alina Tunin-Ley, Jean Turquet, Jean-Francois Briand
Summary: Free-living, particle attached, and biofilm marine microbial communities display distinct characteristics in terms of environmental conditions and sources of organisms. Different coastal areas show varied impacts of water quality and resources on the lifestyles of marine microbial communities.
Article
Ecology
Saba Ghattavi, Abolfazl Naji, Chee Kong Yap
Summary: The bioavailability of trace metals in coral skeletons and sediment samples from Larak and Qeshm Islands in the Persian Gulf was investigated. The results showed that Pb at the Qeshm Station and Cd and Zn at both Stations could have adverse biological effects due to high bioavailability. The studied coral reefs showed a high tendency for Pb adsorption, making them efficient bioindicators of Pb contamination.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Samantha P. Setta, Sarah Lerch, Bethany D. Jenkins, Sonya T. Dyhrman, Tatiana A. Rynearson
Summary: Diatoms are important components of the marine food web, but little is known about their diversity and community composition in oligotrophic offshore regions. This study compared the diatom diversity and community composition between oligotrophic and eutrophic waters along a transect in the western North Atlantic. The results showed that oligotrophic waters harbor a diverse diatom community that is distinct from coastal regions, and their composition is influenced by temperature and phosphate levels.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Barbara Porro, Thamilla Zamoum, Didier Forcioli, Eric Gilson, Adrien Poquet, Eugenio Di Franco, Stephanie Barnay-Verdier, Fabien Lombard, Christian R. Voolstra, Benjamin C. C. Hume, Pierre E. Galand, Clementine Moulin, Emilie Boissin, Guillaume Bourdin, Guillaume Iwankow, Julie Poulain, Sarah Romac, Sylvain Agostini, Bernard Banaigs, Emmanuel Boss, Chris Bowler, Colomban de Vargas, Eric Douville, Michel Flores, Stephane Pesant, Stephanie Reynaud, Matthew B. Sullivan, Shinichi Sunagawa, Olivier P. Thomas, Romain Trouble, Rebecca Vega Thurber, Patrick Wincker, Didier Zoccola, Serge Planes, Denis Allemand, Eric Roettinger, Paola Furla
Summary: This study tested the contribution of genetic and environmental conditions to the phenotypic response of coral species. It found that Pocillopora and Porites exhibit different phenotypic response strategies, influenced by genetics and past climate events. Pocillopora displayed higher phenotypic plasticity in response to environmental variables, while Porites had more robust phenotypes influenced by genetics and past climate.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Paige Strudwick, Justin Seymour, Emma F. Camp, Christine Roper, John Edmondson, Lorna Howlett, David J. Suggett
Summary: Coral propagation and out-planting play a vital role in reef stewardship, but their impact on the coral microbiome and long-term survival is still unclear. A study in three reef sites found significant changes in bacterial communities of transplanted corals within 7 days to 1.5 months. However, after 1.5 months, bacterial communities became similar across sites, suggesting the influence of other factors on long-term survival.
Article
Microbiology
Wenxiu Wang, Jianchang Tao, Ke Yu, Chen He, Jianjun Wang, Penghui Li, Hongmei Chen, Bu Xu, Quan Shi, Chuanlun Zhang
Summary: This study characterized the porewater DOM composition from a sediment core in the Pearl River estuary, China, and revealed significant differences in interactions between archaea and bacteria with DOM as well as carbon metabolism. The research demonstrates the importance of niche differentiation between benthic bacteria and archaea in catalyzing the transformation of recalcitrant organic carbon in marine sediments.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianxun Shen, Andrew C. Smith, Megan J. Barnett, Alistair Morgan, Peter M. Wynn
Summary: Caves are complex ecosystems with various microbial habitats. This study evaluated the microbial community network within the unique Poole's Cavern in the UK, showing that microbial abundance and diversity were highest in the soils outside the cave. The microbial communities in the hyperalkaline cave chamber were less abundant and diverse compared to the cave chamber with lower pH. This work highlights the diversity of microbial communities within this extreme environment and their adaptation strategies.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shayle B. Matsuda, Leela J. Chakravarti, Ross Cunning, Ariana S. Huffmyer, Craig E. Nelson, Ruth D. Gates, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen
Summary: This study examined the ability of horizontally transmitting coral larvae to establish symbioses with Symbiodiniaceae species from four genera with varying thermal thresholds. Results showed that Gerakladium outcompeted Durusdinium at high temperatures, while Fugacium performed best at 27 and 30 degrees Celsius.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Hannah G. G. Reich, Emma F. F. Camp, Liza M. M. Roger, Hollie M. M. Putnam
Summary: This review explores the role of trace metals in the physiological performance and functional ecology of coral holobiont in oligotrophic environments. It emphasizes the importance of metal exchanges among holobiont partners and their contribution to partner compatibility, stress coping ability, and overall organismal fitness and distribution. The review also highlights the influence of abiotic factors and climate change on trace metal availability and the potential consequences for coral survival. Future research directions are suggested to further understand the impacts of trace metals on coral holobiont symbioses and nutrient cycling in coral ecosystems.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lokender Kumar, Nathanael M. Brenner, Samuel Sledzieski, Monsurat Olaosebikan, Liza Roger, Matthew Lynn-Goin, Roshan Klein-Seetharaman, Bonnie A. Berger, Hollie Putnam, Jinkyu M. Yang, Nastassja A. Lewinski, Rohit Singh, Noah M. Daniels, Lenore Cowen, Judith Klein-Seetharaman
Summary: With the advancement of technology, it has become urgent to develop new methods to understand non-model organisms based on the knowledge gained from model organisms.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Liza Roger, Nastassja Lewinski, Hollie Putnam, Shaochen Chen, Daniel Roxbury, Martin Tresguerres, Daniel Wangpraseurt
Summary: The increasing environmental pressure on coral reefs necessitates swift innovative actions. Nanotechnology can aid in comprehending and safeguarding existing reefs for their survival.
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shuaifeng Li, Liza M. Roger, Lokender Kumar, Nastassja A. Lewinski, Judith Klein-Seetharaman, Hollie M. Putnam, Jinkyu Yang
Summary: Environmental stress poses a major threat to coral reefs, and researchers have shown great interest in studying their responses. This study presents a new approach using high frequency image analysis to observe the tissue response of Montipora capricornis corals under environmental stress. The analysis reveals five stages of the process and explores individual polyp morphology changes using color analysis and mathematical modeling. This research provides valuable insights into coral tissue response and has potential applications for assessing coral health and predicting their fate.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah W. Davies, Matthew H. Gamache, Lauren I. Howe-Kerr, Nicola G. Kriefall, Andrew C. Baker, Anastazia T. Banaszak, Line Kolind Bay, Anthony J. Bellantuono, Debashish Bhattacharya, Cheong Xin Chan, Danielle C. Claar, Mary Alice Coffroth, Ross Cunning, Simon K. Davy, Javier del Campo, Erika M. Diaz-Almeyda, Jorg C. Frommlet, Lauren E. Fuess, Raul A. Gonzalez-Pech, Tamar L. Goulet, Kenneth D. Hoadley, Emily J. Howells, Benjamin C. C. Hume, Dustin W. Kemp, Carly D. Kenkel, Sheila A. Kitchen, Todd C. LaJeunesse, Senjie Lin, Shelby E. McIlroy, Ryan McMinds, Matthew R. Nitschke, Clinton A. Oakley, Raquel S. Peixoto, Carlos Prada, Hollie M. Putnam, Kate Quigley, Hannah G. Reich, James Davis Reimer, Mauricio Rodriguez-Lanetty, Stephanie M. Rosales, Osama S. Saad, Eugenia M. Sampayo, Scott R. Santos, Eiichi Shoguchi, Edward G. Smith, Michael Stat, Timothy G. Stephens, Marie E. Strader, David J. Suggett, Timothy D. Swain, Cawa Tran, Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Christian R. Voolstra, Mark E. Warner, Virginia M. Weis, Rachel M. Wright, Tingting Xiang, Hiroshi Yamashita, Maren Ziegler, Adrienne M. S. Correa, John Everett Parkinson
Summary: Genetic and functional variation in microeukaryotes can accumulate faster than morphological differences. Understanding the evolutionary history and ecology of such lineages requires examining diversity at multiple levels of organization. In the case of Symbiodiniaceae, molecular data have been used to describe phenotypes and make evolutionary inferences, but a lack of consensus among researchers has hindered progress in the field.
Review
Environmental Sciences
April D. Ridlon, Edwin D. Grosholz, Boze Hancock, Margaret W. Miller, Aric Bickel, Halley E. Froehlich, Diego Lirman, F. Joseph Pollock, Hollie M. Putnam, Michael F. Tlusty, Tiffany J. Waters, Kerstin Wasson
Summary: Temperate oyster and tropical coral reefs create habitat for important species and provide many ecosystem services. Conservation aquaculture shows promise for promoting species recovery and resilience in the face of climate impacts, but its implementation has been limited. This study highlights the importance of evaluating reef systems, proactive monitoring, and developing novel aquaculture approaches to support reef conservation.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Benjamin H. Glass, Jill Ashey, Amarachukwu R. Okongwu, Hollie M. Putnam, Katie L. Barott
Summary: Most stony corals release their gametes into the water column through broadcast spawning, where successful fertilization depends on the activation of sperm motility. In this study using the broadcast spawning coral Astrangia poculata, it was found that cytosolic alkalinization of sperm activates the pH-sensing enzyme soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC), which is essential for sperm motility. Results also revealed that sAC activity leads to protein kinase A (PKA) activation and contributes to sperm motility activation. This study suggests that the pH-dependent sAC-cAMP-PKA signaling pathway is conserved in different coral sexual systems.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samuel Starko, James E. Fifer, Danielle C. Claar, Sarah W. Davies, Ross Cunning, Andrew C. Baker, Julia K. Baum
Summary: Climate change-amplified marine heatwaves can lead to extensive mortality in foundation species. However, the lack of longitudinal genomic datasets has hindered the understanding of how rapid selection events alter hidden genetic structure. Heatwave impacts may be worsened in obligate symbiotic species, where the genetics of multiple coevolving taxa may be affected.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Liza M. Roger, Nastassja A. A.Lewinski, Hollie M. Putnam, Daniel Roxbury, Martin Tresguerres, Daniel Wangpraseurt
Summary: Advances in bioengineering and nanotechnology have the potential to address challenges faced by coral reef ecosystems. Nanobiotechnology tools such as nanocarriers, nanobiosensors, and 3D bioprinting can be leveraged for monitoring, rehabilitation, restoration, and conservation of coral reefs. Initiating critical dialogues and developing translational tools are necessary for the application of these technologies to coral reef ecosystems. The scientific community and industry are encouraged to harness and expand bioengineering and nanotechnology toolkits for the persistence of coral reefs worldwide.
Correction
Biology
Timothy G. Stephens, JunMo Lee, Yujin Jeong, Hwan Su Yoon, Hollie M. Putnam, Eva Majerova, Debashish Bhattacharya
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
Kristen Brown, Elizabeth Lenz, Benjamin Glass, Rayna McClintock, Craig Nelson, Hollie Putnam, Katie Barott
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
Benjamin Glass, Angela Schmitt, Kelsey Speer, Jill Ashey, Ariana Huffmyer, Hollie Putnam, Katie Barott
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
A. S. Huffmyer, K. H. Wong, D. M. Becker-Polinski, H. M. Putnam
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Polina Shpilker, John Freeman, Hailey McKelvie, Jill Ashey, Jay-Miguel Fonticella, Hollie Putnam, Jane Greenberg, Lenore Cowen, Alva Couch, Noah M. Daniels
Summary: The reproducibility of research is crucial for science, but modern computational biology research often loses track of important details. To address this, we propose MEDFORD, a metadata description language that allows scientists to record all relevant details for their research.
DATABASE-THE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL DATABASES AND CURATION
(2022)