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 …
Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the Eastern Tropical Pacific: The current state of knowledge and the spatial variability of their depth boundaries
MÁ Pérez-Castro, N Schubert, GAM De Oca… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract In the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP), Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) are
limited by oceanographic conditions and are thought to be mostly absent. However …
limited by oceanographic conditions and are thought to be mostly absent. However …
Tropical rhodolith beds are a major and belittled reef fish habitat
RL Moura, ML Abieri, GM Castro, LA Carlos-Júnior… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Understanding habitat-level variation in community structure provides an informed basis for
natural resources' management. Reef fishes are a major component of tropical marine …
natural resources' management. Reef fishes are a major component of tropical marine …
Coupled carbon and nitrogen cycling regulates the cnidarian–algal symbiosis
Efficient nutrient recycling underpins the ecological success of cnidarian-algal symbioses in
oligotrophic waters. In these symbioses, nitrogen limitation restricts the growth of algal …
oligotrophic waters. In these symbioses, nitrogen limitation restricts the growth of algal …
Light limitation and depth-variable sedimentation drives vertical reef compression on turbid coral reefs
Turbid coral reefs experience high suspended sediment loads and low-light conditions that
vertically compress the maximum depth of reef growth. Although vertical reef compression is …
vertically compress the maximum depth of reef growth. Although vertical reef compression is …
Upper-mesophotic and shallow reef corals exhibit similar thermal tolerance, sensitivity and optima
The physiology of ectotherms living in marine environments is strongly influenced by their
local thermal experience. Scleractinian corals living near their thermal optimums are …
local thermal experience. Scleractinian corals living near their thermal optimums are …
Negative phototaxis in the photosymbiotic sea anemone Aiptasia as a potential strategy to protect symbionts from photodamage
M Kishimoto, SG Gornik, NS Foulkes, A Guse - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Photosymbiotic cnidarians generally seek bright environments so that their symbionts can
be photosynthetically active. However, excess light may result in a breakdown of symbiosis …
be photosynthetically active. However, excess light may result in a breakdown of symbiosis …
Light and temperature drive the distribution of mesophotic benthic communities in the Central Indian Ocean
Aim Research on mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) has increased exponentially in
recent decades, and the significance of this ecosystem has been recognised both in terms of …
recent decades, and the significance of this ecosystem has been recognised both in terms of …
Light and photoacclimatization drive distinct differences between shallow and mesophotic coral communities
GE Carpenter, AD Chequer, S Weber, T Mass… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The ecological distribution of coral species from shallow to mesophotic reefs is dependent
on light, which varies drastically among local environments. Current definitions of …
on light, which varies drastically among local environments. Current definitions of …
Black coral forests enhance taxonomic and functional distinctiveness of mesophotic fishes in an oceanic island: implications for biodiversity conservation
The degradation of shallow ecosystems has called for efforts to understand the biodiversity
and functioning of Mesophotic Ecosystems. However, most empirical studies have been …
and functioning of Mesophotic Ecosystems. However, most empirical studies have been …