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Surprising Findings on Bacterial Growth as a Threat to Coral Reefs

A study led by the University of Bremen suggests that on algae-dominated coral reefs, it is not the algae but the corals themselves that may contribute to the growth of harmful bacteria. This discovery suggests that a disturbance in the natural composition of the water jeopardises marine ecosystems.

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Head

Prof. Dr. Christian Wild

Mail: christian.wild(at)uni-bremen.de
Tel: +49 421 218 63367
Room: UFT 2160

UFT, Leobener Str. 6
D-28359 Bremen
Germany

 

Secretariat

Inae Kim-Frommherz

Mail: inaekf(at)uni-bremen.de
Tel: +49 421 218 62945
Room: BIOM 1760

 

PhD position vacancy

Uncovering the mechanisms of coral-symbiont dynamics and symbiont change (SYMCHANGE)

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15th ICRS 2022 Video

It has been over a year since the 15th International Coral Reef Conference in Bremen. We have created a 5-minute recap video summarising the key messages from the plenaries of the conference.