Plastic pollution on the world's coral reefs
Coral reefs are losing the capacity to sustain their biological functions. In addition to other
well-known stressors, such as climatic change and overfishing, plastic pollution is an …
well-known stressors, such as climatic change and overfishing, plastic pollution is an …
Deep thinking: a systematic review of mesophotic coral ecosystems
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) occur at depths beyond those typically associated
with coral reefs. Significant logistical challenges associated with data collection in deep …
with coral reefs. Significant logistical challenges associated with data collection in deep …
Deep reefs are not universal refuges: reseeding potential varies among coral species
P Bongaerts, C Riginos, R Brunner, N Englebert… - Science …, 2017 - science.org
Deep coral reefs (that is, mesophotic coral ecosystems) can act as refuges against major
disturbances affecting shallow reefs. It has been proposed that, through the provision of …
disturbances affecting shallow reefs. It has been proposed that, through the provision of …
[HTML][HTML] Know thy anemone: A review of threats to octocorals and anemones and opportunities for their restoration
In studies of habitat-forming species, those that are not spatially dominant are often
considered “non-primary” habitat and may be overlooked. This is despite the fact that …
considered “non-primary” habitat and may be overlooked. This is despite the fact that …
Mesophotic coral ecosystems: introduction and overview
Although the existence of zooxanthellate corals in mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs;
light-dependent coral ecosystems from 30 to 150 m in depth) has been known since the …
light-dependent coral ecosystems from 30 to 150 m in depth) has been known since the …
[HTML][HTML] Theme section on mesophotic coral ecosystems: advances in knowledge and future perspectives
Abstract The Second International Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) workshop was
held in Eilat, Israel, October 26–31, 2014. Here we provide an account of:(1) advances in …
held in Eilat, Israel, October 26–31, 2014. Here we provide an account of:(1) advances in …
Are mesophotic coral ecosystems distinct communities and can they serve as refugia for shallow reefs?
RF Semmler, WC Hoot, ML Reaka - Coral Reefs, 2017 - Springer
We analyzed an extensive dataset of over 9000 benthic and suprabenthic species found
throughout the Gulf of Mexico (GoMx) to assess whether mesophotic coral ecosystems …
throughout the Gulf of Mexico (GoMx) to assess whether mesophotic coral ecosystems …
A generalized light‐driven model of community transitions along coral reef depth gradients
Aim Coral reefs shift between distinct communities with depth throughout the world. Yet,
despite over half a century of research on coral reef depth gradients, researchers have not …
despite over half a century of research on coral reef depth gradients, researchers have not …
Remote submerged banks and mesophotic ecosystems can provide key habitat for endangered marine megafauna
The importance of some ecosystems remains poorly understood. We showed that
mesophotic ecosystems (30 to 150 m) are a key habitat for a critically endangered species …
mesophotic ecosystems (30 to 150 m) are a key habitat for a critically endangered species …
Key questions for research and conservation of mesophotic coral ecosystems and temperate mesophotic ecosystems
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) and temperate mesophotic ecosystems (TMEs) have
received increasing research attention during the last decade as many new and improved …
received increasing research attention during the last decade as many new and improved …