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Reproductive biology of the deep brooding coral Seriatopora hystrix: Implications for shallow reef recovery.

PLoS ONE, 2017
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs, between 30 and 150 m depth) are hypothesized to contribute to the recovery of degraded shallow reefs through sexually produced larvae (referred to as Deep Reef Refuge Hypothesis).
Rian Prasetia, Frederic Sinniger, Kaito Hashizume, Saki Harii   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research progress and current status of dynamic wave propagation characteristics in rock mass: A review

Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
This review elucidates the velocity–dispersion–attenuation coupling mechanisms of wave propagation in rock masses, compares six representative models, and reveals how pressure, temperature, mineral composition, and anisotropy jointly control dynamic responses in complex geological media.
Jiajun Shu, Tao Li, Ruiqi Yuan, Yue Li, Bingni Wu, Bo Liu, Zhengding Deng, Galindo Rubén, Fausto Molina‐Gómez   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Upper bound limit analysis of coral reef limestone cavern roof stability incorporating a tension‐shear failure mechanism with tensile‐strength cut‐off

Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
For the roof of coral reef limestone caverns, a novel tension‐shear composite failure mechanism was developed. The most critical tensile crack model was identified using a hybrid optimization algorithm, and the stability of the cavern roof was analyzed accordingly.
Dongsheng Xu, Chenxu Li, Chuantan Hou
wiley   +1 more source

Thinking Deep: the scientific surveying of mesophotic reefs

, 2015
During the summer of 2015, the University of Oxford Thinking Deep expedition surveyed the mesophotic reefs of Utila, Honduras. Mesophotic reefs occur between 30 and 150 meters and contain a mix of specialist and depth generalist fish and coral species.
East, Anna, Shepherd, Luke, Stockdale, Edward, Rogers, Alex David, Andradi-Brown, Dominic   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

From underwater to drone: A novel multi-scale knowledge distillation approach for coral reef monitoring

Ecological Informatics
Drone-based remote sensing combined with AI-driven methodologies has shown great potential for accurate mapping and monitoring of coral reef ecosystems.
Matteo Contini, Victor Illien, Julien Barde, Sylvain Poulain, Serge Bernard, Alexis Joly, Sylvain Bonhommeau   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Embryonic development of the Mediterranean starfish Hacelia attenuata

Developmental Dynamics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Starfish play essential ecological roles as predators and ecosystem regulators; however, detailed developmental descriptions exist for only a handful of species, none of which are from the Mediterranean Sea. Results In this study, we provide the first full account of the development of the Mediterranean starfish Hacelia attenuata ...
Silvia Caballero‐Mancebo, Laurent Gilletta, Janet Chenevert, Stefania Castagnetti   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Water depth outweighs reef condition in shaping non-geniculate coralline algae-associated microbial communities in coral reefs: A case study from Thailand

Heliyon
Red calcified non-geniculate coralline algae (NGCA) provide habitat structures, stabilize reef structures, and foster coral larval settlement and metamorphosis.
Kattika Pattarach, Komwit Surachat, Shao-Lun Liu, Jaruwan Mayakun   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Consumer diversity drives stronger predation in tropical marine communities

Ecography, EarlyView.
Biotic interactions are predicted to be stronger in the tropics compared to higher latitudes, contributing to observed patterns of global biodiversity. While increased consumer diversity and more complex food webs are expected in tropical communities, the trophic dynamics underlying strong regional effects of predation are not well understood.
Michele F. Repetto, Gregory M. Ruiz, Mark E. Torchin, Mariana Bonfim, Amy L. Freestone   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adaptive divergence in a scleractinian coral: physiological adaptation of Seriatopora hystrix to shallow and deep reef habitats

BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2011
Background Divergent natural selection across environmental gradients has been acknowledged as a major driver of population and species divergence, however its role in the diversification of scleractinian corals remains poorly understood.
van Oppen Madeleine JH, Hay Kyra B, Riginos Cynthia, Bongaerts Pim, Hoegh-Guldberg Ove, Dove Sophie   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nested Institutions and Overlapping Mandates: A Policy Analysis of Mangrove Governance in Ghana, Tanzania Mainland, and Zanzibar

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mangroves are critical resources in sustaining coastal communities by providing essential ecosystem goods and services. Occurring within the interface of land and sea, they serve as critical ecological zones shaped by dynamic interactions between terrestrial and marine systems.
Menelisi Falayi, Dorothy Khasisi Lukhabi, Linda Bana, Nanabanyin Okwentsie Ekumah, Vincent Cudjoe Egbenya, Denis Worlanyo Aheto, Nandera Juma Lolila, Hamidu Seki, Deo Shirima, Ibrahim Issifu, Mengyi Zhang, Terry Sunderland   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source