Deep-sea holothurians (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea) from the Colombian Southern Caribbean Sea [PDF]
Fifteen morphotypes of deep-sea holothurians were documented by photography or videography at depths of 596–2,566 m, using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) video surveys and towed camera transects, during hydrocarbon exploratory activities in the
Giomar H. Borrero-Pérez +3 more
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Cold fronts in the Colombian Caribbean Sea and their relationship to extreme wave events [PDF]
Extreme ocean waves in the Caribbean Sea are commonly related to the effects of storms and hurricanes during the months of June through November. The collapse of 200 m of the Puerto Colombia pier in March 2009 revealed the effects of meteorological ...
J. C. Ortiz-Royero +4 more
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Freshwater exchanges and surface salinity in the Colombian basin, Caribbean Sea. [PDF]
Despite the heavy regional rainfall and considerable discharge of many rivers into the Colombian Basin, there have been few detailed studies about the dilution of Caribbean Surface Water and the variability of salinity in the southwestern Caribbean.
Emilio Beier +3 more
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Approach to the hydrodinamics of Los Vasquez lagoon (Isla Baril - Colombian Caribbean) by tanatocenosis of foramifera and bentonic ostracoda [PDF]
Based on the study of the faunistic composition of tanatocenosis contained in superficial sediments as well as their origin, the currents affecting Los Vasquez lagoon, Isla Baru, (Colombian Caribbean) were deduced. The influence of the Caribbean current,
Carmen Parada Ruffinatti +1 more
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Cephalopoda (Mollusca) of the Colombian Caribbean Sea
The cephalopod fauna in Colombian Caribbean waters is poorly known. This work gives an overview of the species found in the area. For elaborating this list, the most relevant natural history collections where the material of the area’s is material is deposited were consulted, identifications were verified compared with type material and original ...
Guerrero-Kommritz, Juergen
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This text makes a reading of the document “compromiso Caribe” exploring the context in it was raised. Makes a review of how this discourse has hidden the emergence of other approaches and claims of Caribbean -Colombian subjects about their multiple ...
Jorge Sánchez Maldonado
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Epidemiology and Toxicology of Ciguatera Poisoning in the Colombian Caribbean [PDF]
The ciguatera is a food poisoning caused by the consumption of primarily coral fish; these species exist in large numbers in the seas that bathe the Colombian territory. The underreported diagnosis of this clinical entity has been widely highlighted due to multiple factors, as are among others, ignorance by the primary care practitioner consulted for ...
Roberto Navarro Quiroz +4 more
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Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Richard E. Ernst +8 more
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Assessment of deep demersal fish fauna diversity of the Colombian Caribbean Sea
We compiled georeferenced records of deep demersal fishes from the Colombian Caribbean Sea in order to assess the level of survey coverage and geographic completeness of species richness inventories at a scale of 15 min by 15 min cells, in view of ...
Camilo B. García, Jorge M. Gamboa
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Fine scale population structure of Acropora palmata and Acropora cervicornis in the Colombian Caribbean [PDF]
Using a standardized SNP array, we identified two populations of Acropora cervicornis and one population of A. palmata in the Caribbean coast of Colombia. San Andrés was the most genetically differentiated location for both species.
Rocio García-Urueña +2 more
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