Microbiome of Acropora cervicornis treated with UZELA
Here, we tested the effect of in situ coral feeding with the Underwater Zooplankton Enhancement Light Array (UZELATM), which concentrates zooplankton near the coral to increase feeding opportunities. Coral Trees A. cervicornis were selected within the Coral Restoration Foundation Tavernier nursery, off Tavernier, Florida. Half of the Coral Trees received UZELATM while the other half received a control housing without electrical components. The microbiome of the A. cervicornis was measured pre and post treatment with UZELA.