Dive into the fascinating world of coral-associated bacteria and their potential role in preserving one of Earth's most crucial ecosystems.
Their work led them to discover two distinct clusters of co-existing bacteria, known as cell-associated microbial aggregates , within the tissues of Pocillopora acuta corals.
Bacteria are of paramount importance to corals, as they play critical roles in safeguarding corals against pathogens, recycling nutrients, and producing vital compounds such as vitamins and amino acids.They commonly inhabit the corals' mucus and skeleton, but their presence within the tissues, particularly in the form of CAMAs, has intrigued scientists.
"There is a possibility that this bacterium gets nutrients and energy from other coral-associated bacteria, and for those of us working to understand coral biology, the possibility that the bacteria living inside coral tissues are interacting with each other is quite thrilling."The urgency to address coral bleaching has never been greater. Rising sea temperatures significantly risk the Great Barrier Reef and other coral reefs worldwide.
Armed with their newfound knowledge, the researchers hope their discovery will help combat coral bleaching by employing probiotics. Madeleine van Oppen, a co-author of the study, shares that Van Oppen, whose laboratory focuses on developing bacterial probiotics for corals, explains the potential application of their findings in addressing the coral bleaching crisis.
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