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Does depth divide? Variable genetic connectivity patterns among shallow and mesophotic Montastraea cavernosa coral populations across the Gulf of Mexico and western Caribbean

Ecology and Evolution, 2023
Despite general declines in coral reef ecosystems in the tropical western Atlantic, some reefs, including mesophotic reefs (30–150 m), are hypothesized to function as coral refugia due to their relative isolation from anthropogenic stressors ...
Alexis B. Sturm, Ryan J. Eckert, Ashley M. Carreiro, Allison M. Klein, Michael S. Studivan, Danielle Dodge Farelli, Nuno Simões, Patricia González‐Díaz, Juliett González Méndez, Joshua D. Voss   +9 more
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Low connectivity between shallow, mesophotic and rariphotic zone benthos [PDF]

Royal Society Open Science, 2019
Worldwide coral reefs face catastrophic damage due to a series of anthropogenic stressors. Investigating how coral reefs ecosystems are connected, in particular across depth, will help us understand if deeper reefs harbour distinct communities.
Paris V. Stefanoudis, Molly Rivers, Struan R. Smith, Craig W. Schneider, Daniel Wagner, Helen Ford, Alex D. Rogers, Lucy C. Woodall   +7 more
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Seriatopora Diversity Preserved in Upper Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in Southern Japan [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2017
Coral reefs worldwide are facing increasing stress due to drastic changes in their environment. Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have been considered as a potential refuge from several major stressors, such as warm-water bleaching events. However, their role as a subsequent source of larvae remains unclear for many species, particularly as genetic ...
Sinniger, Frederic, Prasetia, Rian, Yorifuji, Makiko, Bongaerts, Pim, Harii, Saki   +4 more
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Levels of autotrophy and heterotrophy in mesophotic corals near the end photic zone

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023
Mesophotic corals live at ~30-150 m depth and can sustain metabolic processes under light-limited conditions by enhancing autotrophy through specialized photoadaptations or increasing heterotrophic nutrient acquisition.
Amy Carmignani, Veronica Z. Radice, Kathryn M. McMahon, Alex I. Holman, Karen Miller, Kliti Grice, Zoe Richards, Zoe Richards   +7 more
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Growth and feeding in the sponge Agelas tubulata from shallow to mesophotic depths on Grand Cayman Island

Ecosphere, 2021
On Caribbean coral reefs, sponges are important members of the benthic community and play multiple roles in ecosystem structure and function. They have an important role in benthic‐pelagic coupling, consuming particulate organic matter (POM) and ...
Keir J. Macartney, Amelia Clayshulte Abraham, Marc Slattery, Michael P. Lesser   +3 more
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Environmental Status and Geomorphological Characterisation of Seven Black Coral Forests on the Sardinian Continental Shelf (NW Mediterranean Sea)

Biology, 2022
Marine animal forests are key mesophotic ecosystems that are under threat from increasing natural and human pressures. Despite the fact that various international agreements strive to preserve these fragile ecosystems, the environmental status of the ...
Davide Moccia, Laura Carugati, Maria Cristina Follesa, Rita Cannas, Pierluigi Carbonara, Antonio Pusceddu, Alessandro Cau   +6 more
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Ecological insights from environmental disturbances in mesophotic coral ecosystems [PDF]

Ecosphere, 2019
AbstractMesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have historically been considered more stable than shallow reefs and thus suggested to provide refuge to coral reef communities against natural and anthropogenic impacts. Despite this assumption, a growing body of literature has shown that deep reefs are not immune to natural disturbance. Here, based on our in 
Pinheiro, Hudson T., Eyal, Gal, Shepherd, Bart, Rocha, Luiz A.   +3 more
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In situ Estimation of Coral Recruitment Patterns From Shallow to Mesophotic Reefs Using an Optimized Fluorescence Imaging System

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2021
Coral recruitment represents a key element for coral reef persistence and resilience in the face of environmental disturbances. Studying coral recruitment patterns is fundamental for assessing reef health and implementing appropriate management ...
Hagai Nativ, Hagai Nativ, Federica Scucchia, Federica Scucchia, Stephane Martinez, Stephane Martinez, Shai Einbinder, Shai Einbinder, Alex Chequer, Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley, Tali Mass, Tali Mass   +11 more
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Morphological and trophic coupling distinguishes coral clades along a light gradient

Limnology and Oceanography, Volume 71, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract Light availability is critical to the growth and survival of most scleractinian corals due to their endosymbiotic relationship with photosynthetic dinoflagellates. Natural light gradients are expected to be associated with shifts in coral physiology, morphology, and trophic strategy.
Taylor R. Lindsay, Hana‐lei Evans, Morgan Schwartz, Kelton W. McMahon, Carlos Prada   +4 more
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Theme section on “Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems: Characterization, Ecology, and Management” [PDF]

Coral Reefs, 2010
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) are characterized by the presence of light-dependent corals and associated communities that are typically found at depths ranging from 30 to 40 m and extending to over 150 m in tropical and subtropical regions. The dominant communities providing structural habitat in the mesophotic zone can be comprised of coral ...
L. M. Hinderstein, J. C. A. Marr, F. A. Martinez, M. J. Dowgiallo, K. A. Puglise, R. L. Pyle, D. G. Zawada, R. Appeldoorn   +7 more
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