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<p>A study is the first to evaluate substrate recolonization by sponges in the U.S. Virgin Islands after two catastrophic storms using genetic analyses to understand how much clonality verses sexual recruitment occurs on coral reefs post-storms. Results show that populations of clonal marine species with low pelagic dispersion, such as <em>A.&thinsp;cauliformis</em>, may benefit from increased frequency and magnitude of hurricanes to maintain genetic diversity and combat inbreeding, enhancing the resilience of Caribbean sponge communities to extreme storm events.</p>

Florida atlantic universityUnited statesBuck islandJulieb olsenMarilyne brandtDeborahj gochfeldChaves fonnegraIris segura garciaUniversity of mississippiHigh research activityHarbor branchCarnegie foundation for the advancement of teachingNational science foundationUniversity of the virginMethod of researchChaves fonnegra lab