University of Havana

Effect of benthic organisms on Acropora palmata (Lamarck 1816) fragment survival and growth

Interactions between reef organisms such as overgrowth or release of allelopathic substances, constitute key elements to consider when planning and conducting restoration efforts. We investigated the impact of interactions with benthic organisms on the survival and growth of Acro...

Ancient DNA preservation in the Caribbean

Abstract Ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis has transformed how we study human migration, species dispersals and environmental change, but poor preservation remains a major challenge. This is especially true in tropical settings, where hot and humid conditions accelerate DNA decay. Beca...