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Plant Sciences
Clinton A. Oakley, Grace Newson, Lifeng Peng, Simon K. Davy
Summary: Coral bleaching is caused by high sea surface temperatures and nutrient enrichment can weaken coral's resilience to thermal stress and ecological degradation. Excess inorganic nitrogen compared to phosphate can make corals more susceptible to thermal bleaching.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Ji-Ying Pei, Wen-Feng Yu, Jing-Jing Zhang, Ting-Hao Kuo, Hsin-Hsiang Chung, Jun-Jie Hu, Cheng-Chih Hsu, Ke-Fu Yu
Summary: This study investigates the physiological responses of Pavona decussata coral species under thermal stress using untargeted mass spectrometry-based metabolomics. The findings reveal enhanced lipid hydrolysis and aminolysis, improved energy production efficiency, strengthened immune response, and disrupted holobiont homeostasis as the physiological adaptations of the coral to high-temperature stress.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Kalyan De, Mandar Nanajkar, Sambhaji Mote, Baban Ingole
Summary: This study reveals the negative impact of consecutive thermal bleaching events and local stressors on marginal coral reef habitats, leading to a significant decline in coral cover and an increase in algal dominance. The results emphasize the importance of mitigating local stressors and implementing global efforts to address climate change in order to protect these unique coral reefs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana M. Palacio-Castro, Tyler B. Smith, Viktor Brandtneris, Grace A. Snyder, Ruben van Hooidonk, Juan L. Mate, Derek Manzello, Peter W. Glynn, Peggy Fong, Andrew C. Baker
Summary: Climate change is changing coral reef ecosystems by causing more frequent and severe bleaching events. Some reefs, particularly Pocillopora colonies with thermotolerant algal symbionts, have shown higher heat resistance after severe bleaching. However, this state may not be long-lasting unless global greenhouse gas emissions and global warming are reduced.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuria Estrada-Saldivar, Blanca A. Quiroga-Garcia, Esmeralda Perez-Cervantes, Omar O. Rivera-Garibay, Lorenzo Alvarez-Filip
Summary: The SCTLD outbreak in southwest Cozumel quickly spread within a few months, causing high mortality rates among various coral species and leading to a significant decrease in coral cover with a rapid increase in algae cover. Despite the impact of disease and environmental factors, coral communities have shown resilience and potential for recovery.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Macarena Blanco-Pimentel, Nicolas R. Evensen, Camilo Cortes-Useche, Johanna Calle-Trivino, Daniel J. Barshis, Victor Galvan, Erika Harms, Megan K. Morikawa
Summary: After experiencing a significant decline, Caribbean coral reefs are facing further threats from disease outbreaks, overfishing, and warming events. Restoration efforts are being pursued, but face challenges such as economic feasibility, long-term stability, and understanding biological and ecological factors.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christian R. Voolstra, Jacob J. Valenzuela, Serdar Turkarslan, Anny Cardenas, Benjamin C. C. Hume, Gabriela Perna, Carol Buitrago-Lopez, Katherine Rowe, Monica Orellana, Nitin S. Baliga, Suman Paranjape, Guilhem Banc-Prandi, Jessica Bellworthy, Maoz Fine, Sarah Frias-Torres, Daniel J. Barshis
Summary: Corals from the northern Red Sea, particularly the Gulf of Aqaba, have exceptionally high bleaching thresholds, suggesting a historical selection process for increased heat tolerance. Gene expression and microbiome response differed significantly between Gulf of Aqaba and central Red Sea corals, indicating distinct thermal tolerance mechanisms that may impact coral populations' response to ocean warming.
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Engineering, Marine
Robert A. Eagle, Maxence Guillermic, Illian De Corte, Blanca Alvarez Caraveo, Colleen B. Bove, Sambuddha Misra, Louise P. Cameron, Karl D. Castillo, Justin B. Ries
Summary: This study investigates the combined influence of temperature and CO2 on calcifying fluid regulation in four common Caribbean coral species. The results suggest that temperature does not influence pH regulation in these corals, contrary to previous studies on Indo-Pacific corals. Additionally, higher temperature was found to be associated with reduced [DIC](CF) and depletion of host energy reserves. These observations reveal interspecific differences in the physicochemical control over coral calcifying fluid chemistry and its coupling to physiological responses to environmental change.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chandra Segaran Thirukanthan, Mohamad Nor Azra, Fathurrahman Lananan, Gianluca Sara, Inga Grinfelde, Vite Rudovica, Zane Vincevica-Gaile, Juris Burlakovs
Summary: Coral reefs are vital and threatened ecosystems, and their research in relation to climate change has been on the rise. This study analyzed the current trends and identified future directions in the field, including incorporating future scenarios, studying climate-induced temperature changes, and exploring adaptation strategies. The most influential keywords in recent years include coral bleaching, ocean acidification, and sea-level rise.
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Ecology
Qingsong Yang, Ying Zhang, Manzoor Ahmad, Juan Ling, Weiguo Zhou, Yanying Zhang, Junde Dong
Summary: The study revealed significant changes in the coral microbial community during a natural bleaching event in the South China Sea, highlighting potential roles of specific bacterial groups in association with the symbiotic algae Symbiodinium during coral bleaching process and supporting the beneficial microorganisms theory for corals.
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Environmental Sciences
Kalyan De, Mandar Nanajkar, Mohit Arora, Manickam Nithyanandan, Sambhaji Mote, Baban Ingole
Summary: The study examined the impact of consecutive coral bleaching episodes on marginalized patch reef ecosystems in the Eastern Arabian Sea using advanced satellite remote sensing data. The results showed that incorporating remote sensed sea surface temperature data into coral bleaching monitoring programs may guide targeted coral surveys and aid in decision-making and conservation of vulnerable coral reef ecosystems.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrew F. Torres, Darryl Anthony M. Valino, Rachel Ravago-Gotanco
Summary: This study investigated the diversity and distribution of coral-zooxanthellae associations in the Philippine archipelago, considering geospatial patterns of sea surface temperature and thermal anomalies. By analyzing samples from different coral families, it was observed that there were variations in zooxanthellae compositions across different biogeographical regions, reflecting host-specific responses to environmental gradients. The findings provide insights into the adaptability and resilience of coral communities in complex geographic and oceanographic regions, particularly in the face of increasing stressors.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Robert van Woesik, Tom Shlesinger, Andrea G. Grottoli, Rob J. Toonen, Rebecca Vega Thurber, Mark E. Warner, Ann Marie Hulver, Leila Chapron, Rowan H. McLachlan, Rebecca Albright, Eric Crandall, Thomas M. DeCarlo, Mary K. Donovan, Jose Eirin-Lopez, Hugo B. Harrison, Scott F. Heron, Danwei Huang, Adriana Humanes, Thomas Krueger, Joshua S. Madin, Derek Manzello, Lisa C. McManus, Mikhail Matz, Erinn M. Muller, Mauricio Rodriguez-Lanetty, Maria Vega-Rodriguez, Christian R. Voolstra, Jesse Zaneveld
Summary: The global impacts of climate change are evident in every marine ecosystem, particularly on coral reefs where mass coral bleaching and mortality are common responses. Linking information across scientific disciplines and scales is a major challenge, but adopting an integrative approach can advance coral-reef science and guide conservation efforts. Establishing networks of protected reefs across national boundaries may be the best chance for corals to persist through climate change.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuki Yoshioka, Hiroshi Yamashita, Go Suzuki, Chuya Shinzato
Summary: Research found that Acropora corals tend to select a single species of symbiont, Symbiodinium microadriaticum, in early life stages, even though this species is rarely found in mature colonies. When coral larvae were exposed to native symbionts, the gene expression gradually changed, with upregulation of pattern recognition receptor-like and transporter genes, and suppression of cellular function genes related to immunity and apoptosis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Allia Rosedy, Isabel Ives, Zarinah Waheed, Muhammad Ali Syed Hussein, Sindia Sosdian, Kenneth Johnson, Nadia Santodomingo
Summary: The impacts of climate change are becoming more evident, but turbid reefs have shown inherent resilience to heat stress events, mitigating the effects of climate change.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biology
Jennifer L. Matthews, Ashley E. Sproles, Clinton A. Oakley, Arthur R. Grossman, Virginia M. Weis, Simon K. Davy
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2016)
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Cell Biology
Clinton A. Oakley, Michael F. Ameismeier, Lifeng Peng, Virginia M. Weis, Arthur R. Grossman, Simon K. Davy
CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2016)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Clinton A. Oakley, Elysanne Durand, Shaun P. Wilkinson, Lifeng Peng, Virginia M. Weis, Arthur R. Grossman, Simon K. Davy
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2017)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jennifer L. Matthews, Camerron M. Crowder, Clinton A. Oakley, Adrian Lutz, Ute Roessner, Eli Meyer, Arthur R. Grossman, Virginia M. Weis, Simon K. Davy
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2017)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ashley E. Sproles, Nathan L. Kirk, Sheila A. Kitchen, Clinton A. Oakley, Arthur R. Grossman, Virginia M. Weis, Simon K. Davy
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2018)
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Plant Sciences
Clinton A. Oakley, John S. Knox
APPLIED VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Clinton A. Oakley, Brian M. Hopkinson, Gregory W. Schmidt
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Biodiversity Conservation
Dustin W. Kemp, Clinton A. Oakley, Daniel J. Thornhill, Laura A. Newcomb, Gregory W. Schmidt, Andwilliam K. Fitt
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2011)
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Ecology
Ryan J. Newton, Laura E. Griffin, Kathy M. Bowles, Christof Meile, Scott Gifford, Carrie E. Givens, Erinn C. Howard, Eric King, Clinton A. Oakley, Chris R. Reisch, Johanna M. Rinta-Kanto, Shalabh Sharma, Shulei Sun, Vanessa Varaljay, Maria Vila-Costa, Jason R. Westrich, Mary Ann Moran
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Plant Sciences
James L. Dimond, Brian L. Bingham, Gisele Muller-Parker, Clinton A. Oakley
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Limnology
Clinton A. Oakley, Brian M. Hopkinson, Gregory W. Schmidt
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY-METHODS
(2012)
Article
Biology
Jennifer L. Matthews, Clinton A. Oakley, Adrian Lutz, Katie E. Hillyer, Ute Roessner, Arthur R. Grossman, Virginia M. Weis, Simon K. Davy
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Ashley E. Sproles, Clinton A. Oakley, Jennifer L. Matthews, Lifeng Peng, Jeremy G. Owen, Arthur R. Grossman, Virginia M. Weis, Simon K. Davy