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 …
[HTML][HTML] To what extent do mesophotic coral ecosystems and shallow reefs share species of conservation interest? A systematic review
JH Laverick, S Piango, DA Andradi-Brown… - Environmental …, 2018 - Springer
Background Globally, shallow-water coral reef biodiversity is at risk from a variety of threats,
some of which may attenuate with depth. Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), occurring …
some of which may attenuate with depth. Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), occurring …
Mesophotic coral ecosystems: introduction and overview
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 …
light-dependent coral ecosystems from 30 to 150 m in depth) has been known since the …
[HTML][HTML] Using light-dependent scleractinia to define the upper boundary of mesophotic coral ecosystems on the reefs of Utila, Honduras
Shallow water zooxanthellate coral reefs grade into ecologically distinct mesophotic coral
ecosystems (MCEs) deeper in the euphotic zone. MCEs are widely considered to start at an …
ecosystems (MCEs) deeper in the euphotic zone. MCEs are widely considered to start at an …
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 …
Environmental DNA highlights fish biodiversity in mesophotic ecosystems
M Muff, M Jaquier, V Marques, L Ballesta… - Environmental …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Mesophotic marine ecosystems are characterized by lower light penetration supporting
specialized fish fauna. Due to their depths (− 30–− 150 m), accessibility is challenging, and …
specialized fish fauna. Due to their depths (− 30–− 150 m), accessibility is challenging, and …
Ecosystem services of mesophotic coral ecosystems and a call for better accounting
DM Holstein, P Fletcher, SH Groves… - Mesophotic coral …, 2019 - Springer
Accounting of the goods and services provided by ecosystems to human communities
provides a basis for informed sustainable development, policy, and conservation decision …
provides a basis for informed sustainable development, policy, and conservation decision …
[HTML][HTML] Mesophotic coral ecosystems of the great barrier reef are understudied and underexplored
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) are characterized by the presence of
photosynthetically active organisms such as corals and algae, and associated communities …
photosynthetically active organisms such as corals and algae, and associated communities …
Reef-building corals of the upper mesophotic zone of the Central Indo-West Pacific
E Turak, L DeVantier - Mesophotic coral ecosystems, 2019 - Springer
Species composition, habitat preferences, and community structure of zooxanthellate
scleractinian corals in the upper mesophotic zone (UMZ, 30–60 m depth) of the central Indo …
scleractinian corals in the upper mesophotic zone (UMZ, 30–60 m depth) of the central Indo …
Depth alone is an inappropriate proxy for physiological change in the mesophotic coral Agaricia lamarcki
JH Laverick, TK Green, HL Burdett… - Journal of the Marine …, 2019 - cambridge.org
The physiology of mesophotic Scleractinia varies with depth in response to environmental
change. Previous research has documented trends in heterotrophy and photosynthesis with …
change. Previous research has documented trends in heterotrophy and photosynthesis with …