Recent advances in the ecology of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs)
Highlights•MCE habitat and diversity have been previously underestimated.•The shallow-
water reef community overlaps considerably with the upper mesophotic.•The lower …
water reef community overlaps considerably with the upper mesophotic.•The lower …
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 …
Quantifying shark distribution patterns and species-habitat associations: implications of marine park zoning
Quantifying shark distribution patterns and species-specific habitat associations in response
to geographic and environmental drivers is critical to assessing risk of exposure to fishing …
to geographic and environmental drivers is critical to assessing risk of exposure to fishing …
Coral reef mapping with remote sensing and machine learning: a nurture and nature analysis in marine protected areas
CBL Da Silveira, GMR Strenzel, M Maida, ALB Gaspar… - Remote Sensing, 2021 - mdpi.com
Mapping habitats is essential to assist strategic decisions regarding the use and protection
of coral reefs. Coupled with machine learning (ML) algorithms, remote sensing has allowed …
of coral reefs. Coupled with machine learning (ML) algorithms, remote sensing has allowed …
Priority species to support the functional integrity of coral reefs
Ecosystem-based management on coral reefs has historically focused on biodiversity
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …
Underwater robotic technology for imaging mesophotic coral ecosystems
The development of advanced acoustic and optical imaging techniques along with
autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) has …
autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) has …
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 …
Submerged banks in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, greatly increase available coral reef habitat
Abstract Harris, PT, Bridge, TCL, Beaman, RJ, Webster, JM, Nichol, SL, and Brooke, BP
2013. Submerged banks in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, greatly increase available coral …
2013. Submerged banks in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, greatly increase available coral …
Coral reef habitat response to climate change scenarios
Coral reef ecosystems are threatened by both climate change and direct anthropogenic
stress. Climate change will alter the physico-chemical environment that reefs currently …
stress. Climate change will alter the physico-chemical environment that reefs currently …
Macroalgae
HL Spalding, GM Amado-Filho, RG Bahia… - Mesophotic coral …, 2019 - Springer
Macroalgae in mesophotic coral ecosystems are generally understudied compared to corals
and fishes yet may be more abundant than coral-dominated reefs given their lower depth …
and fishes yet may be more abundant than coral-dominated reefs given their lower depth …