Angermeier, H; Kamke, J; Abdelmohsen, UR; Krohne, G; Pawlik, JR; Lindquist, NL; Hentschel, U. 2011. The pathology of sponge orange band disease affecting the Caribbean barrel sponge Xestospongia muta. FEMS Microbiology Ecology 75:218-230. |
2011 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
|
Climate; Cyanobacteria; Microorganisms; Pathogens; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
D'Aloia, CC; Majoris, JE; Buston, PM. 2011. Predictors of the distribution and abundance of a tube sponge and its resident goby. Coral Reefs 30:777-786. |
2011 |
South & Central America; Belize |
Field Study & Monitoring |
Anemones & Zooanthids; Fish; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Henkel, TP; Pawlik, JR. 2011. Host specialization of an obligate sponge-dwelling brittlestar. Aquatic Biology 12:37-46. |
2011 |
Florida |
Field Study & Monitoring |
Echinoderms; Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Leong, W; Pawlik, JR. 2011. Comparison of reproductive patterns among 7 Caribbean sponge species does not reveal a resource trade-off with chemical defenses. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 401:80-84. |
2011 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
Index or Indicator |
Fish; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Pawlik, JR. 2011. The Chemical Ecology of Sponges on Caribbean Reefs: Natural Products Shape Natural Systems. Bioscience 61:888-898. |
2011 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
Model |
Climate; Pathogens; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources; Sponges; Stony Coral; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Rincon-Diaz, MP; Diez, CE; Van Dam, RP; Sabat, AM. 2011. Foraging Selectivity of the Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the Culebra Archipelago, Puerto Rico. Journal of Herpetology 45:277-282. |
2011 |
South & Central America; Florida; Puerto Rico; Caribbean |
|
Anemones & Zooanthids; Fleshy Macroalgae; Sea Turtles; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Taylor, RB; Morrison, MA; Shears, NT. 2011. Establishing baselines for recovery in a marine reserve (Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand) using local ecological knowledge. Biological Conservation 144:3038-3046. |
2011 |
|
Field Study & Monitoring |
Apex Fish Predators; Finfish Harvest; Fish; Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Piscivorous Fish; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Baeza, J. A. 2010. The symbiotic lifestyle and its evolutionary consequences: social monogamy and sex allocation in the hermaphroditic shrimp Lysmata pederseni. Naturwissenschaften 97:729-741. |
2010 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
Field Study & Monitoring |
Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
DeBiasse, M. B., V. P. Richards, and M. S. Shivji. 2010. Genetic assessment of connectivity in the common reef sponge, Callyspongia vaginalis (Demospongiae: Haplosclerida) reveals high population structure along the Florida reef tract. Coral Reefs 29:47-55. |
2010 |
Florida |
|
Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Lopez-Legentil, S., P. M. Erwin, J. R. Pawlik, and B. Song. 2010. Effects of Sponge Bleaching on Ammonia-Oxidizing Archaea: Distribution and Relative Expression of Ammonia Monooxygenase Genes Associated with the Barrel Sponge Xestospongia muta. Microbial Ecology 60:561-571. |
2010 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
|
Cyanobacteria; Microorganisms; Nutrients; Pathogens; Sediment; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
McMurray, S. E., T. P. Henkel, and J. R. Pawlik. 2010. Demographics of increasing populations of the giant barrel sponge Xestospongia muta in the Florida Keys. Ecology 91:560-570. |
2010 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
Model |
Complex Habitat & Resources; Pathogens; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Thacker, R. W., M. C. Diaz, N. J. de Voogd, R. W. M. van Soest, C. J. Freeman, A. S. Mobley, J. LaPietra, K. Cope, and S. McKenna. 2010. Preliminary Assessment of Sponge Biodiversity on Saba Bank, Netherlands Antilles. PLoS One 5:e9622. |
2010 |
South & Central America; Antilles; Caribbean |
|
Algae; Molluscs; Pathogens; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Lopez-Legentil, S. and J. R. Pawlik. 2009. Genetic structure of the Caribbean giant barrel sponge Xestospongia muta using the I3-M11 partition of COI. Coral Reefs 28:157-165. |
2009 |
South & Central America; Florida; Bahamas; Belize; Caribbean |
|
Pathogens; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Mcmurray, S. E. and J. R. Pawlik. 2009. A novel technique for the reattachment of large coral reef sponges. Restoration Ecology 17:192-195. |
2009 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
|
Remediation; Sponges; Stony Coral; Storms & Hurricanes; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges; Wetland & Reef Restoration |
Ramirez, A. R., Y. Guerra, A. Otero, B. Garcia, C. Berry, J. Mendiola, A. Hernandez-Zanui, and M. D. Chavez. 2009. Generation of an affinity matrix useful in the purification of natural inhibitors of plasmepsin II, an antimalarial-drug target. Biotechnology and applied biochemistry 52:149-157. |
2009 |
Cuba |
|
Octocoral; Sponges; Substrate; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Ramirez, A. R., Y. Guerra, A. Otero, B. Garcia, C. Berry, J. Mendiola, A. Hernandez-Zanui, and M. L. Chavez. 2009. Generation of an affinity matrix useful in the purification of natural inhibitors of plasmepsin II, an antimalarial-drug target. Biotechnology and applied biochemistry 52:149-157. |
2009 |
Cuba |
|
Octocoral; Sponges; Substrate; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Lopez-Legentil, S., B. Song, S. E. Mcmurray, and J. R. Pawlik. 2008. Bleaching and stress in coral reef ecosystems: hsp70 expression by the giant barrel sponge Xestospongia muta. Molecular Ecology 17:1840-1849. |
2008 |
South & Central America; Cuba; Caribbean |
Field Study & Monitoring; Lab Study; Index or Indicator |
Cyanobacteria; Microorganisms; Salinity; Sponges; Stony Coral; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
McMurray, S. E., J. E. Blum, and J. R. Pawlik. 2008. Redwood of the reef: Growth and age of the giant barrel sponge Xestospongia muta in the Florida Keys. Marine Biology 155:159-171. |
2008 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
Model |
Complex Habitat & Resources; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Southwell, M. W., J. B. Weisz, C. S. Martens, and N. Lindquist. 2008. In situ fluxes of dissolved inorganic nitrogen from the sponge community on Conch Reef, Key Largo, Florida. Limnology and Oceanography 53:986-996. |
2008 |
Florida; Cuba |
|
Encrusting Sponges; Nutrients; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Erwin, P. M. and R. W. Thacker. 2007. Incidence and identity of photosynthetic symbionts in Caribbean coral reef sponge assemblages. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 87:1683-1692. |
2007 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
|
Cyanobacteria; Mangroves; Microorganisms; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Richards, V. P., J. D. Thomas, M. J. Stanhope, and M. S. Shivji. 2007. Genetic connectivity in the Florida reef system: Comparative phylogeography of commensal invertebrates with contrasting reproductive strategies. Molecular Ecology 16:139-157. |
2007 |
South & Central America; Florida; Belize |
|
Marine Protected Areas; Seastars; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Rutzler, K., S. Duran, and C. Piantoni. 2007. Adaptation of reef and mangrove sponges to stress: Evidence for ecological speciation exemplified by Chondrilla caribensis new species (Demospongiae, Chondrosida). Marine Ecology 28:95-111. |
2007 |
South & Central America; US East Coast (NC, SC, GA); Belize; Caribbean |
|
Complex Habitat & Resources; Mangroves; Salinity; Sediment; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Cowart, J. D., T. P. Henkel, S. E. McMurray, and J. R. Pawlik. 2006. Sponge orange band (SOB): A pathogenic-like condition of the giant barrel sponge, Xestospongia muta. Coral Reefs 25:513. |
2006 |
|
|
Pathogens; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Duckworth, A. R., W. M. Bruck, K. E. Janda, T. P. Pitts, and P. J. McCarthy. 2006. Retention efficiencies of the coral reef sponges Aplysina lacunosa, Callyspongia vaginalis and Niphates digitalis determined by Coulter counter and plate culture analysis. Marine Biology Research 2:243-248. |
2006 |
Florida |
|
Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Lesser, M. P. 2006. Benthic-pelagic coupling on coral reefs: Feeding and growth of Caribbean sponges. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 328:277-288. |
2006 |
South & Central America; Florida; Bahamas; Belize; Caribbean |
|
Plankton; Sponges; Stony Coral; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Trussell, G. C., M. P. Lesser, M. R. Patterson, and S. J. Genovese. 2006. Depth-specific differences in growth of the reef sponge Callyspongia vaginalis: Role of bottom-up effects. Marine Ecology Progress Series 323:149-158. |
2006 |
Florida |
|
Plankton; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Engel, S. and J. R. Pawlik. 2005. Interactions among Florida sponges. II. Mangrove habitats. Marine Ecology Progress Series 303:145-152. |
2005 |
Florida |
|
Encrusting Sponges; Mangroves; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Henkel, T. P. and J. R. Pawlik. 2005. Habitat use by sponge-dwelling brittlestars. Marine Biology 146:301-313. |
2005 |
Florida |
|
Fish; Seastars; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Jones, A. C., J. E. Blum, and J. R. Pawlik. 2005. Testing for defensive synergy in Caribbean sponges: Bad taste or glass spicules? Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 322:67-81. |
2005 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
Lab Study; Model |
Complex Habitat & Resources; Encrusting Sponges; Fish; Mangroves; Planktivorous Fish; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Neuweiler, F. and D. J. Burdige. 2005. The modern calcifying sponge Spheciospongia vesparium (Lamarck, 1815), Great Bahama Bank: Implications for ancient sponge mud-mounds. Sedimentary Geology 175:89-98. |
2005 |
Germany |
|
Calcium Carbonate Deposition; Sediment; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges; Water Depth & Sea Level |
Walters, K. D. and J. R. Pawlik. 2005. Is there a trade-off between wound-healing and chemical defenses among Caribbean reef sponges? Pages 352-358 in Integrative and Comparative Biology. |
2005 |
South & Central America; Florida; Bahamas; Caribbean |
|
Fish; Small Herbivorous Fish; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Diaz, M. C., K. P. Smith, and K. Rutzler. 2004. Sponge species richness and abundance as indicators of mangrove epibenthic community health. Atoll Research Bulletin 17-Jan. |
2004 |
South & Central America; Belize; Caribbean |
Index or Indicator |
Encrusting Sponges; Mangroves; Sponges; Substrate; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Kelly, S. R., P. R. Jensen, T. P. Henkel, W. Fenical, and J. R. Pawlik. 2003. Effects of Caribbean sponge extracts on bacterial attachment. Aquatic Microbial Ecology 31:175-182. |
2003 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
|
Microorganisms; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Leon, Y. M. and K. A. Bjorndal. 2002. Selective feeding in the hawksbill turtle, an important predator in coral reef ecosystems. Marine Ecology Progress Series 245:249-258. |
2002 |
South & Central America; Florida; Dominican Republic; Columbia; Caribbean |
|
Sea Turtles; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Rocha, L. A., I. L. Rosa, and B. M. Feitoza. 2000. Sponge-dwelling fishes of Northeastern Brazil. Environmental Biology of Fishes 59:453-458. |
2000 |
US East Coast (NC, SC, GA) |
|
Fish; Invertebrates; Skeletal Coral; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Waddell, B. and J. R. Pawlik. 2000. Defenses of Caribbean sponges against invertebrate predators. I. Assays with hermit crabs. Marine Ecology Progress Series 195:125-132. |
2000 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
|
Fish; Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Waddell, B. and J. R. Pawlik. 2000. Defenses of Caribbean sponges against invertebrate predators. II. Assays with sea stars. Marine Ecology Progress Series 195:133-144. |
2000 |
South & Central America; Florida; Bahamas; China; Caribbean |
|
Encrusting Sponges; Invertebrates; Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Mangroves; Seastars; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Pile, A. J. 1999. Resource partitioning by caribbean coral reef sponges: Is there enough food for everyone ? Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 44:457-461. |
1999 |
South & Central America; Bahamas; Caribbean |
|
Cyanobacteria; Dive, Snorkeling, & Swimming Tourism; Microorganisms; Plankton; Sponges; Substrate; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Dunlap, M. and J. R. Pawlik. 1998. Spongivory by parrotfish in Florida mangrove and reef habitats. Marine Ecology 19:325-337. |
1998 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
|
Complex Habitat & Resources; Corallivorous Fish; Fish; Large Herbivorous Fish; Mangroves; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Hill, M. S. 1998. Spongivory on Caribbean reefs releases corals from competition with sponges. Oecologia 117:143-150. |
1998 |
South & Central America; Florida; Caribbean |
|
Sea Turtles; Sponges; Stony Coral; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Pawlik, J. R. 1998. Coral reef sponges: Do predatory fishes affect their distribution? Limnology and Oceanography 43:1396-1399. |
1998 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
|
Encrusting Sponges; Mangroves; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Swearingen III, D. C. and J. R. Pawlik. 1998. Variability in the chemical defense of the sponge Chondrilla nucula against predatory reef fishes. Marine Biology 131:619-627. |
1998 |
South & Central America; Florida; Bahamas; Caribbean |
Field Study & Monitoring; Lab Study |
Fish; Mangroves; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Diaz, M. C. and B. B. Ward. 1997. Sponge-mediated nitrification in tropical benthic communities. Marine Ecology Progress Series 156:97-107. |
1997 |
South & Central America; Cuba; Belize; Caribbean |
|
Cyanobacteria; Mangroves; Microorganisms; Nutrients; Ports & Harbors; Seagrasses; Sediment; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Buttner, H. 1996. Rubble mounds of sand tilefish Malacanthus plumieri (bloch, 1787) and associated fishes in Colombia. Bulletin of Marine Science 58:248-260. |
1996 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
|
Complex Habitat & Resources; Fish; Skeletal Coral; Sponges; Substrate; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Chanas, B. and J. R. Pawlik. 1996. Does the skeleton of a sponge provide a defense against predatory reef fish? Oecologia 107:225-231. |
1996 |
South & Central America; Caribbean |
Field Study & Monitoring |
Fish; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Duffy, J. E. 1996. Resource-associated population subdivision in a symbiotic coral-reef shrimp. Evolution 50:360-373. |
1996 |
South & Central America; Panama; Caribbean |
Lab Study |
Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Snails & Conch; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Duffy, J. E. 1993. Genetic population structure in two tropical sponge-dwelling shrimps that differ in dispersal potential. Marine Biology 116:459-470. |
1993 |
South & Central America; Florida; Belize; Panama; Caribbean |
|
Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Plankton; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Duffy, J. E. 1992. Host use patterns and demography in a guild of tropical sponge- dwelling shrimps. Marine Ecology Progress Series 90:127-138. |
1992 |
South & Central America; Panama; Caribbean |
|
Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp; Skeletal Coral; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |
Vicente, V. P. 1990. Response of sponges with autotrophic endosymbionts during the coral-bleaching episode in Puerto Rico. Coral Reefs 8:199-202. |
1990 |
South & Central America; Puerto Rico; Caribbean |
|
Algae; Cyanobacteria; Microorganisms; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges; Zooxanthellae |
Corredor, J. E., C. R. Wilkinson, V. P. Vicente, J. M. Morell, and E. Otero. 1988. Nitrate release by Caribbean reef sponges. Limnology and Oceanography 33:114-120. |
1988 |
South & Central America; Puerto Rico; Caribbean |
|
Cyanobacteria; Microorganisms; Sponges; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges; Zooxanthellae |
Van Dolah, R. F., P. H. Wendt, and N. Nicholson. 1987. Effects of a research trawl on a hard-bottom assemblage of sponges and corals. Fisheries Research 5:39-54. |
1987 |
|
|
Boring Sponges; Octocoral; Sponges; Stony Coral; Trawling & Fishing Gear Damage; Tube, Barrel, & Finger Sponges |