Unraveling the impact of marine heatwaves on the Eukaryome of the emblematic Mediterranean red coral Corallium rubrum

Abstract

Global warming is intensifying heatwaves worldwide, leading to more frequent and severe temperature anomalies that threaten marine ecosystems. Here we investigate the impact of marine heatwaves on the eukaryome of the emblematic Mediterranean red coral Corallium rubrum. We show that thermal stress significantly alters the composition of the microeukaryotic community associated with C. rubrum, with potential implications for coral health and resilience.

Javier del Campo

Group Leader

My research aims at understanding the global diversity and distribution of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes employing curated phylogenetic frameworks focusing on novel environmental taxa.