Although information on the spawning seasons of commercially important snappers
(Lutjanidae) and groupers (Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae) is available for the north …

Background Acquiring fast and accurate information on ecological patterns of fishery
resources is a basic first step for their management. However, some countries may lack the …

Ecosystems are connected through the movement of organisms, nutrients, energy, and
matter. The connection and dependence between aquatic habitats enhances our capacity to …

Abstract Knowledge of the spatial distribution of fish assemblages biodiversity and structure
is essential for prioritizing areas of conservation. Here we describe the biodiversity and …

The level of habitat availability influences genetic divergence among populations and the
genetic diversity within populations. In the marine environment, near-shore species are …

Tropical marine ecosystems are highly biodiverse and provide resources for small-scale
fisheries and tourism. However, precise information on fish spatial distribution is lacking …

The dog snapper, Lutjanus jocu, is a commercially exploited fish throughout the Brazilian
Province (BP) and has been facing overexploitation. However, there are no systematized …

The establishment of multiple zones offering different protection levels within a Marine
Protected Area (MPA) can minimize social conflicts while maintaining associated …

The deep reef refugia hypothesis (DRRH) predicts that deep reef ecosystems may act as
refugium for the biota of disturbed shallow waters. Because deep reefs are among the most …

Brazil has one of the largest protected areas (PA) systems in the world but just a small
fraction is devoted to the protection of marine habitats. The effectiveness and integrity of PA …