Function and stability of mesophotic coral reefs
M Slattery, MP Lesser, LA Rocha, HL Spalding… - Trends in Ecology & …, 2024 - cell.com
The function and stability of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have been extensively
studied in recent years. These deep reefs are characterized by local physical processes …
studied in recent years. These deep reefs are characterized by local physical processes …
Morphological and genetic mechanisms underlying the plasticity of the coral Porites astreoides across depths in Bermuda
The widespread decline of shallow-water coral reefs has fueled interest in assessing
whether mesophotic reefs can act as refugia replenishing deteriorated shallower reefs …
whether mesophotic reefs can act as refugia replenishing deteriorated shallower reefs …
Physiological and morphological plasticity in Stylophora pistillata larvae from Eilat, Israel, to shallow and mesophotic light conditions
Mesophotic reefs have been proposed as climate change refugia but are not synonymous
ecosystems with shallow reefs and remain exposed to anthropogenic impacts. Planulae …
ecosystems with shallow reefs and remain exposed to anthropogenic impacts. Planulae …
Management strategy influences coral oxidative stress responses in a marine protected area in the Southwestern Atlantic
JPG Camilo, VFC Nunes, RJ Miranda… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Coral reefs are experiencing accelerated degradation due to global and local stressors. The
understanding of how corals cope with these disturbances is urgent. We focused on …
understanding of how corals cope with these disturbances is urgent. We focused on …
Exploring depth‐related patterns of sponge diversity and abundance in marginal reefs
J Morais, IL Cordeiro, APM Medeiros… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Marine sponges play a vital role in the reef's benthic community; however, understanding
how their diversity and abundance vary with depth is a major challenge, especially on …
how their diversity and abundance vary with depth is a major challenge, especially on …
Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) induced mass mortality at Arecibo, Puerto Rico
MQ Lucas, DL Collazo Roman, MA Mercado, EJ Fain… - Marine Biodiversity, 2024 - Springer
Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) is a highly contagious disease, causing mass coral
mortalities in the Atlantic/Caribbean since 2014. In Puerto Rico, SCTLD was first reported in …
mortalities in the Atlantic/Caribbean since 2014. In Puerto Rico, SCTLD was first reported in …