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ArticleScientific reports2025

An environmentally friendly bio-based approach to control invasive sun corals (Tubastrea spp.).

Matheus da S Barbosa, Fernando B Okasaki, Nahyan T P de Liz, Suelen G Trindade, Amanda Dos Santos, Gisela De A Umbuzeiro, Luciana V R de Messano, Luciana Altvater, Ellen A de S Oliveira, José E A Gonçalves and 5 more

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Matheus da S Barbosa *Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, P.O. BOX 6154, 13084-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Fernando B Okasaki *Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, P.O. BOX 6154, 13084-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Nahyan T P de Liz *Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, P.O. BOX 6154, 13084-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Suelen G Trindade *Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, P.O. BOX 6154, 13084-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Amanda Dos Santos *School of Technology, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campus I, 13884-332, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil.
Gisela De A Umbuzeiro *School of Technology, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campus I, 13884-332, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil.
Luciana V R de Messano *Department of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Marine Studies Admiral Paulo Moreira (IEAPM), Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.
Luciana Altvater *Department of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Marine Studies Admiral Paulo Moreira (IEAPM), Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.
Ellen A de S OliveiraDepartment of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Marine Studies Admiral Paulo Moreira (IEAPM), Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.
José E A Gonçalves *Department of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Marine Studies Admiral Paulo Moreira (IEAPM), Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.
Hector F MessanoDepartment of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Marine Studies Admiral Paulo Moreira (IEAPM), Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.
Alexandre D KassugaDepartment of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Marine Studies Admiral Paulo Moreira (IEAPM), Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.
Ricardo Coutinho *Department of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Marine Studies Admiral Paulo Moreira (IEAPM), Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.
Carlos SpeglichPETROBRAS Research Center - Leopoldo Américo Miguez de Mello (Cenpes), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Edvaldo Sabadini *Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, P.O. BOX 6154, 13084-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. sabadini@unicamp.br.

Funding

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 141957/2021-2Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2015/25406-5Petrobras 2018/00204-9Petrobras 2021/00015-4
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rapid spread of the invasive sun coral species (Tubastraea spp.) in the South Atlantic, Caribbean region, and Gulf of Mexico urges for an immediate control tool. This study presents an environmentally friendly method to control invasive sun coral species, based on a hydrogel composed of alginate and acetic acid, offering a promising alternative to mechanical removal by divers. The biodegradable hydrogel can be remotely applied using underwater drones, reducing diver exposure. Minimal ecotoxicological effects of the hydrogel were observed using Parhyale hawaiensis as a non-target species.

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AnthozoaHydrogelsIntroduced SpeciesAcetic AcidAlginatesAnimalsAcetic AcidAlginatesHydrogelsBiobased hydrogelBiofouling controlEcotoxicological effectsInvasive species managementRemote underwater applicationSun coral, Tubastraea spp.

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PMID41022864
PMCPMC12480557

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