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 …

Insufficient attention to the large volumes of wastewater produced by expansive tourism and
urban development in the north of the Mexican Caribbean has increased concerns on the …

Sponges are dominant, but poorly understood, components of mesophotic coral ecosystems
(MCEs). Herein, we review the current understanding of mesophotic reef sponges focusing …

Study region This study investigates nutrient distribution and flux dynamics in a coral reef
lagoon in Quintana Roo, Mexico, located on a permeable limestone coast of the …

Abstract Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) represent unique ecological habitats that
range from 30 to 150 m deep, harbouring phylogenetically distinct species and offering …

Humans have utilized the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) for millennia but the effects of
prehistorical and historical fishing on this ecosystem remain understudied. To assess the …

Understanding how emergent ecological assemblages have diverged from natural states is
fundamental in predicting future functioning and services of ecosystems. Coral reefs are of …

Abstract Halichoeres socialis Randall & Lobel, 2003, is the only wrasse species (Teleostei:
Labridae), with a distribution confined within the Western Caribbean's Bay of Honduras …

West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus) are separated into two allopatric subspecies:
the Florida manatee (T. m. latirostris) and the Antillean manatee (T. m. manatus). In the …

Widespread shallow coral reef loss has led to calls for more holistic approaches to coral reef
management, requiring inclusion of ecosystems interacting with shallow coral reefs in …