To thrive in nutrient-poor waters, coral reefs must retain and recycle materials efficiently. This
review centers microbial processes in facilitating the persistence and stability of coral reefs …

Coral reefs are one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, with primary
production rates compared to that of rain forests. Benthic organisms release 10–50% of their …

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has been causing significant whole colony mortality
on reefs in Florida and the Caribbean. The cause of SCTLD remains unknown, with the …

The diverse prokaryotic communities associated with reef-building corals may provide
important ecological advantages to their threatened hosts. The consistency of relationships …

Scleractinian corals are bathed in a sea of planktonic and particle‐associated
microorganisms. The metabolic products of corals influence the growth and composition of …

Coral reefs are threatened by global warming, which disrupts the symbiosis between corals
and their photosynthetic symbionts (Symbiodiniaceae), leading to mass coral bleaching …

Coral reef ecosystems are now commonly affected by major climate and disease
disturbances. Disturbance impacts are typically recorded using reef benthic cover, but this …

Work on marine biofilms has primarily focused on host-associated habitats for their roles in
larval recruitment and disease dynamics; little is known about the factors regulating the …

There are a few baseline reef‐systems available for understanding the microbiology of
healthy coral reefs and their surrounding seawater. Here, we examined the seawater …

The coral holobiont is comprised of a highly diverse microbial community that provides key
services to corals such as protection against pathogens and nutrient cycling. The coral …