Rhodolith beds are one of the major marine coastal ecosystems. Knowing the spatial
distribution, environmental characteristics and composition is not only scientifically pertinent …

Lionfish (Pterois spp.) evolved in the Indo-Pacific with predators and prey and invaded
regions (eg, the Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean) where no such balance yet exists. In …

Marine carbonate sediments have economic value because of their high concentration of
calcium minerals and important trace elements. However, increasing mining interest in these …

In 2022, new oil spills appeared again on tropical beaches; this time, they were
concentrated on the Brazilian semiarid coast. This equatorial region was already impacted …

Large gaps in reef distribution may hinder the dispersal of marine organisms, interrupting
processes vital to the maintenance of biodiversity. Here we show the presence and location …

Emerging evidence have been supporting the idea that the better known South Atlantic coral
reefs (located between 18° S and 24° S) are now essentially senescent structures that have …

Understanding phytoplankton assemblages in reef waters is vital to comprehend their
spatial variation and overall productivity. However, global research on these assemblages …

Benthic foraminifera are valuable proxies for oceanographic and environmental research
due to their high degree of species-specific habitat use. The present study describes the …

Seascape mapping is critical to understanding ecosystem services and managing areas
with potential for fishing, power generation, mining, and tourism. Despite advances in …

The Brazilian continental shelf, particularly its northeast sector, is a conducive environment
for the deposition of biogenic carbonate granules. In Brazil, the use of marine calcium …