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 …

Abstract Aim Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) are unique communities that support a
high proportion of depth‐endemic species distinct from shallow‐water coral reefs. However …

Although several studies on the ichthyofauna of the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago have
been carried out, its mesophotic fish diversity has never been surveyed before. Here we …

Aim Revealing how diversity varies across the depth gradient is key for understanding the
role of mesophotic coral ecosystems in the functioning of coral reefs. We quantitatively …

Globally tropical Scleractinian corals have been a focal point for discussions on the impact
of a changing climate on marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Research into tropical …

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

Fishes are an important component of coral reef ecosystems, and in comparison to other
marine phyla, the taxonomy of fishes is relatively robust. Some of the earliest explorations of …

Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have complex but understudied biodiversity,
especially for natural products discovery. Untargeted metabolomics research on 80 extracts …

Background Coral-associated microbiomes vary greatly between colonies and localities with
functional consequences on the host. However, the full extent of variability across the ranges …

Worldwide ecological deterioration of coral reefs is mostly caused by disease-induced mass
mortalities linked to thermal anomalies, and aided by local anthropogenic stressors …