Collaborative Research: Unraveling parasite, host, and environmental drivers of Diadematid — NSF Award to University of South Flor
Marine mass mortality events can drastically alter the structure and function of marine habitats, shifting the balance between organisms and leading to ecosystem degradation. The long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum plays a critical role in Caribbean coral reefs by maintaining the balance between corals and algae.
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Unraveling parasite, host, and environmental drivers of Diadematid |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2527605 |
| Awardee | University of South Florida |
| City | TAMPA |
| State | FL |
| Amount obligated | $380,162 |
| Principal investigator | Mya Breitbart |
| Program | BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Marine mass mortality events can drastically alter the structure and function of marine habitats, shifting the balance between organisms and leading to ecosystem degradation. The long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum plays a critical role in Caribbean coral reefs by maintaining the balance between corals and algae. Mass mortality of this urchin species has been linked to a pathogenic ciliate from the Diadema scuticociliatosis Philaster clade (DaScPc). Despite identifying the agent responsibl |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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