Single-cell metabolite imaging of the coral-microalgal symbiosis

珊瑚维持着地球上一些最多样化的生态系统，但由于海洋变暖和酸化而面临风险。珊瑚的生存主要取决于生活在珊瑚内部并为珊瑚提供营养的光合微藻。珊瑚与藻类关系的许多方面仍不明确。该项目旨在通过单细胞成像揭示珊瑚-藻类的相互作用。从极端环境珊瑚的见解将揭示这些微藻如何在未来气候变化下促进珊瑚生存，为珊瑚礁管理者和恢复从业者提供重要信息。通过建立新的方法、数据库和网络，该项目将为珊瑚藻类研究创造强大的前进动力。

Corals sustain some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth but are at risk due to warming and acidifying oceans. Coral survival critically depends on the photosynthetic microalgae that live inside the coral and provide the coral with nutrients. Many aspects of this coral-algal relationship remain poorly defined. This project aims to unravel coral-algal interactions with single-cell imaging. Insights from extreme environment corals will reveal how these microalgae may facilitate coral survival under future climate change, providing vital information for reef managers and restoration practitioners. By establishing a novel method, databases and networks, this project will create a powerful forward momentum for coral-algal research.