Octocoral Sexual Reproduction: Temporal Disparity Between Mesophotic and Shallow-Reef Populations [PDF]
, 2018 Mesophotic coral-reef ecosystems (MCEs) are light-dependent communities occurring at 30 to ∼150 m depth in the clear waters of tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Ronen Liberman +4 more
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Mesophotic coral reef ecosystems in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area [PDF]
, 2013 This report reviews the most recent science regarding the potential distribution of mesophotic coral reef ecosystems (MCEs) throughout the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, and discusses the potential importance of MCEs as refugia for corals and ...
Bridge, T., Guinotte, J.
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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 +4 more
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Effects of Sea Level on Reef Habitats of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument During the Last Glacial Maximum [PDF]
, 2011 OCN 499 - Undergraduate ...
Lopes, Keolohilani
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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 +7 more
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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 +3 more
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The mesophotic zone of the Mediterranean Sea: spatial definition, biodiversity, and predictive models [PDF]
, 2022 The mesophotic zone is frequently defined as ranging between 30-40 and 150 m depth. However, these borders are necessarily imprecise due to variations in the penetration of light along the water column related to local factors.
Castellan, Giorgio <1991>
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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 +12 more
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The implementation of rare events logistic regression to predict the distribution of mesophotic hard corals across the main Hawaiian Islands. [PDF]
PeerJ, 2016 Veazey LM +5 more
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Deep heat: a comparison of water temperature, anemone bleaching, anemonefish density and reproduction between shallow and mesophotic reefs [PDF]
, 2021 French Polynesia is experiencing increasing coral bleaching events in shallow waters triggered by thermal anomalies and marine heatwaves linked to climate change, a trend that is replicated worldwide.
Beldade, Ricardo +5 more
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