Coral Probiotics: Premise, Promise, Prospects

The use of Beneficial Microorganisms for Corals (BMCs) has been proposed recently as a tool the improvement coral health, with knowledge in this research topic advancing rapidly. BMCs are defined consortia microorganisms that contribute to health through mechanisms include ( a) promoting nutrition and growth, b) mitigating stress impacts toxic compounds, c) deterring pathogens, d) benefiting early life-stage development. Here, we review current BMC approach outline studies have proven its potential increase resilience stress. We revisit expand list putative beneficial associated corals their mechanismsthat facilitate improved host performance. Further, discuss caveats bottlenecks affecting efficacy close by focusing on next steps application at larger scales can improve outcomes reefs globally.