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Carbonate sedimentology: An evolved discipline

The Depositional Record, Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract Although admired and examined since antiquity, carbonate sediment and rock research really began with Charles Darwin who, during a discovery phase, studied, documented and interpreted their nature in the mid‐19th century. The modern discipline, however, really began after World War II and evolved in two distinct phases.
Noel P. James, Peir K. Pufahl
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Remoteness Is Not a Silver Bullet for Mediating Local Human Stressors on Tropical Benthic Communities

Diversity and Distributions, Volume 31, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim Tropical coral reefs are at the forefront of the current triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. While geographic remoteness is considered to shield reefs from local human pressures, and potentially aid in combating adverse climate change impacts, recent evidence from shallow reefs (0–30 m) to support ...
Paris V. Stefanoudis, Farah Amjad, Nina M. de Villiers, Mariyam Shidha Afzal, Fathimath Hana Amir, Shaha Hashim, Ryan Palmer, Nuria Rico Seijo, Mohamed Shimal, Denise Swanborn, Sheena Talma, Mohamed Ahusan, Lucy C. Woodall   +12 more
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The effects of desiccation and salinity gradients in the photochemical efficiency of a mesophotic green alga, Ryuguphycus kuaweuweu (Ulvaceae) from Kagoshima, Japan

Phycological Research, Volume 73, Issue 4, Page 294-300, October 2025.
SUMMARY In mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) at depths of 30–40 m, the light environment is characterized by low intensity and limited spectral quality. However, due to minimal freshwater input, salinity remains relatively stable, and there are no tidal aerial exposures.
Ryuta Terada, Aoi Shindo, Hikari Moriyama, Narumi Shimboku, Gregory N. Nishihara   +4 more
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Limited Evidence for Depth Specialism in Isolated Seamount Reef Predators

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 9, September 2025.
We investigated how depth influences predatory fish assemblages on seamount reefs in the Coral Sea using remotely operated vehicle surveys across a 100 m depth gradient. Predator abundance and species richness declined significantly with depth; yet assemblage composition remained largely consistent, suggesting many taxa utilise a broad depth range ...
B. J. Cresswell, G. F. Galbraith, A. Barnett, H. B. Harrison, G. P. Jones, E. C. McClure, T. J. R. Quimpo, A. S. Hoey   +7 more
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Neglected Biodiversity of Fish Assemblages Associated With Antipatharia (Black Corals) on Tropical Shallow Reef Ecosystems

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 8, August 2025.
The role of antipatharians (black corals) in supporting tropical shallow reef fishes. ABSTRACT Addressing anthropogenic threats compromising the persistence of tropical marine ecosystems requires a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental ecological functions organisms fulfill in these realms.
Erika Gress, Kevin R. Bairos‐Novak, Tom C. Bridge, Gemma F. Galbraith   +3 more
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Marine animal forest formed by gorgonians Subergorgia on near‐shore mesophotic ecosystems in Reunion Island

Ecosphere, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2025.
Abstract Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), occurring between 30 and 150 m depth, are increasingly recognized for their ecological importance, yet they remain underexplored, particularly in the southwestern Indian Ocean. During benthic surveys conducted at depths ranging from 15 to 75 m off northwestern Reunion Island, we documented a dense and ...
Ludovic Hoarau, Lucie Penin, Emilie Boissin, Héloïse Rouzé, Hendrik Sauvignet, Sophie Bureau, Perrine Mangion, Priscille Labarrère, Lionel Bigot, Pascale Chabanet, Francisco Otero‐Ferrer, Lorenzo Bramanti, Mehdi Adjeroud   +12 more
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Physical Connectivity Between Mesophotic Areas in the Northern Gulf of Mexico

Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 2, February 2025.
Abstract Understanding connectivity patterns is crucial for marine planning, particularly in the design of marine protected areas or restoration plans. In this study, we assess the potential physical connectivity between mesophotic areas in the northern Gulf of Mexico and investigate the dynamical features influencing such connectivity using a physical
Luisa Lopera, Annalisa Bracco, Santiago Herrera   +2 more
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Spatial variation in the rocky temperate benthic mesophotic communities of the Wellington region in New Zealand

New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, Volume 58, Issue 4, Page 719-736, December 2024.
ABSTRACT Temperate mesophotic ecosystems (TMEs) have only recently been recognised as distinct ecosystems and generally occur between 30 and 150 m at the limit of photosynthetic light penetration. In this study, we surveyed the benthic communities inhabiting rocky deep‐water features in two regions at the south of New Zealand's North Island to assess ...
James J. Bell, Francesca Strano, Manon Broadribb, Ben Harris, Alice Rogers, Valerio Micaroni   +5 more
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Global status, impacts, and management of rocky temperate mesophotic ecosystems

Conservation Biology, Volume 38, Issue 1, February 2024.
Abstract The ecology and function of rocky temperate mesophotic ecosystems (TMEs) remain poorly understood globally despite their widespread distribution. They typically occur at 20–150 m (the limit of photosynthesis), and on rocky substratum they support rich benthic communities and mobile fauna.
James J. Bell, Valerio Micaroni, Benjamin Harris, Francesca Strano, Manon Broadribb, Alice Rogers   +5 more
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Global phylogenomic assessment of Leptoseris and Agaricia reveals substantial undescribed diversity at mesophotic depths. [PDF]

BMC Biol, 2023
Gijsbers JC, Englebert N, Prata KE, Pichon M, Dinesen Z, Brunner R, Eyal G, González-Zapata FL, Kahng SE, Latijnhouwers KRW, Muir P, Radice VZ, Sánchez JA, Vermeij MJA, Hoegh-Guldberg O, Jacobs SJ, Bongaerts P.   +16 more
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