Function and stability of mesophotic coral reefs
M Slattery, MP Lesser, LA Rocha, HL Spalding… - Trends in Ecology & …, 2024 - cell.com
The function and stability of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have been extensively
studied in recent years. These deep reefs are characterized by local physical processes …
studied in recent years. These deep reefs are characterized by local physical processes …
Deep reefs are not universal refuges: reseeding potential varies among coral species
P Bongaerts, C Riginos, R Brunner, N Englebert… - Science …, 2017 - science.org
Deep coral reefs (that is, mesophotic coral ecosystems) can act as refuges against major
disturbances affecting shallow reefs. It has been proposed that, through the provision of …
disturbances affecting shallow reefs. It has been proposed that, through the provision of …
Light environment drives the shallow‐to‐mesophotic coral community transition
Light quality is a crucial physical factor driving coral distribution along depth gradients.
Currently, a 30 m depth limit, based on SCUBA regulations, separates shallow and deep …
Currently, a 30 m depth limit, based on SCUBA regulations, separates shallow and deep …
Coral morphology portrays the spatial distribution and population size-structure along a 5–100 m depth gradient
Population size structure provides information on demographic characteristics, such as
growth and decline, enabling post-hoc assessment of spatial differences in susceptibility to …
growth and decline, enabling post-hoc assessment of spatial differences in susceptibility to …
Energy Sources of the Depth-Generalist Mixotrophic Coral Stylophora pistillata
S Martinez, Y Kolodny, E Shemesh… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Energy sources of corals, ultimately sunlight and plankton availability, change dramatically
from shallow to mesophotic (30–150 m) reefs. Depth-generalist corals, those that occupy …
from shallow to mesophotic (30–150 m) reefs. Depth-generalist corals, those that occupy …
Upper-mesophotic and shallow reef corals exhibit similar thermal tolerance, sensitivity and optima
The physiology of ectotherms living in marine environments is strongly influenced by their
local thermal experience. Scleractinian corals living near their thermal optimums are …
local thermal experience. Scleractinian corals living near their thermal optimums are …
Do the shuffle: Changes in Symbiodinium consortia throughout juvenile coral development
Previous studies of symbiotic associations between scleractinians corals and Symbiodinium
have demonstrated that the consortium of symbionts can change in response to …
have demonstrated that the consortium of symbionts can change in response to …
Predicted shifts in the distributions of Atlantic reef-building corals in the face of climate change
SC Principe, AL Acosta, JE Andrade… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Many species drive the diversity of ecosystems by adding structural complexity to the
environment. In coral reefs, stony corals act as habitat-forming species, increasing niche …
environment. In coral reefs, stony corals act as habitat-forming species, increasing niche …
Light and photoacclimatization drive distinct differences between shallow and mesophotic coral communities
GE Carpenter, AD Chequer, S Weber, T Mass… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The ecological distribution of coral species from shallow to mesophotic reefs is dependent
on light, which varies drastically among local environments. Current definitions of …
on light, which varies drastically among local environments. Current definitions of …
Plasticity of Porites astreoides Early Life History Stages Suggests Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems Act as Refugia in Bermuda
G Goodbody-Gringley, F Scucchia, R Ju… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
As the devastating impacts of global climate change and local anthropogenic stressors on
shallow-water coral reefs are expected to rise, mesophotic coral ecosystems have …
shallow-water coral reefs are expected to rise, mesophotic coral ecosystems have …