Marine biofilms are ubiquitous in the marine environment. These complex microbial
communities rapidly respond to environmental changes and encompass hugely diverse …

The holobiont concept (ie, multiple living beings in close symbiosis with one another and
functioning as a unit) is revolutionizing our understanding of biology, especially in marine …

Marine biofilms are composed of many species of bacteria, unicellular algae, and protozoa.
Biofilms can induce, inhibit, or have no effect on settlement of larvae and spores of algae. In …

Biofouling is the undesirable accumulation of living organisms and their metabolites on
submerged surfaces. Biofouling begins with adhesion of biomacromolecules and/or …

Surfaces immersed in seawater are rapidly colonized by various microorganisms, resulting
in the formation of heterogenic marine biofilms. These communities are known to influence …

Fouling of maritime infrastructure is pervasive due to abundant biological and chemical
activity within the oceanic environment. Marine biofilms and their successional growths are …

Symbiotic relationships between corals and their associated micro‐organisms are essential
to maintain host homeostasis. Coral‐associated bacteria (CAB) can have different beneficial …

The swimming larvae of many marine animals identify a location on the seafloor to settle and
undergo metamorphosis based on the presence of specific surface-bound bacteria. While …

The persistence of populations of marine organisms depends on the success of the dual
processes of reproduction and recruitment. The production of offspring alone is …

Unprecedented rate of increased CO 2 level in the ocean and the subsequent changes in
carbonate system including decreased pH, known as ocean acidification (OA), is predicted …