Using a novel molecular biomarker system (MBS), we assessed the physiological status of coral (Montastraea faveolata) challenged by heat stress by assaying specific cellular and molecular parameters. This technology is particularly relevant for corals bec...

"During the past two decades, coral reefs have experienced extensive degradation worldwide. One etiology for this global degradation is a syndrome known as coral bleaching. Mass coral bleaching events are correlated with increased sea-surface temperatures...

Studies using cellular diagnosis in examining the serial dose effects of a single xenobiotic to a hard coral species. Biomarker data was used.

Corals were afflicted by epizootic outbreaks in the Great Barrier Reef, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean. The mortality rate has been very high. Scientists need to find out what is causing this disease to occur to prevent future outbreaks.

We developed a novel molecular diagnostic system to assess the physiological status of corals by assaying specific parameters of cellular physiology. This system is particularly relevant because multiple environmental stressors may contribute to bleaching...

One challenge facing ecological forecasters is making accurate, mid-range predictions of changes to ecosystem health. Accurately forecasting disease and degradation months in advance could allow resource managers time to minimize or ameliorate stressors t...